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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.69, 1,894.10 and 578.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.69, 1,894.10 and 578.25 is: 866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.69 : 1,894.10 = 578.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.69/1,894.10 = 578.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.69x = 1,894.10 × 578.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.69x = 1,095,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,260.43/1,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.72

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