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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.72, 1,896.30 and 442.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.72, 1,896.30 and 442.61 is: 664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.72 : 1,896.30 = 442.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.72/1,896.30 = 442.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.72x = 1,896.30 × 442.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.72x = 839,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,311.86/1,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.16

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