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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.65, 1,895.75 and 533.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.65, 1,895.75 and 533.57 is: 800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.65 : 1,895.75 = 533.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.65/1,895.75 = 533.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.65x = 1,895.75 × 533.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.65x = 1,011,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,515.33/1,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.47

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