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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.68, 1,895.52 and 441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.68, 1,895.52 and 441.98 is: 662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.68 : 1,895.52 = 441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.68/1,895.52 = 441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.68x = 1,895.52 × 441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.68x = 837,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,781.93/1,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.97

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