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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.77, 1,895.84 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.77, 1,895.84 and 339.40 is: 509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.77 : 1,895.84 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.77/1,895.84 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.77x = 1,895.84 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.77x = 643,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,448.10/1,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.15

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