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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.66, 1,895.79 and 397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.66, 1,895.79 and 397.97 is: 597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.66 : 1,895.79 = 397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.66/1,895.79 = 397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.66x = 1,895.79 × 397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.66x = 754,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,467.55/1,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.05

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