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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.73, 1,895.85 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.73, 1,895.85 and 533.30 is: 800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.73 : 1,895.85 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.73/1,895.85 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.73x = 1,895.85 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.73x = 1,011,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,054.14/1,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.06

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