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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.68, 1,895.25 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.68, 1,895.25 and 385.99 is: 578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.68 : 1,895.25 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.68/1,895.25 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.68x = 1,895.25 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.68x = 731,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,547.55/1,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.90

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