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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.74, 1,895.47 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.74, 1,895.47 and 442.02 is: 662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.74 : 1,895.47 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.74/1,895.47 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.74x = 1,895.47 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.74x = 837,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,841.65/1,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.99

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