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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.68, 1,893.88 and 532.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.68, 1,893.88 and 532.28 is: 797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.68 : 1,893.88 = 532.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.68/1,893.88 = 532.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.68x = 1,893.88 × 532.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.68x = 1,008,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,074.45/1,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.73

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