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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.67, 1,894.78 and 522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.67, 1,894.78 and 522.40 is: 783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.67 : 1,894.78 = 522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.67/1,894.78 = 522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.67x = 1,894.78 × 522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.67x = 989,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,829.60/1,263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.30

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