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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.69, 1,896.09 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.69, 1,896.09 and 442.56 is: 664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.69 : 1,896.09 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.69/1,896.09 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.69x = 1,896.09 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.69x = 839,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,133.59/1,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.03

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