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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.83, 1,895.73 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.83, 1,895.73 and 533.39 is: 800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.83 : 1,895.73 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.83/1,895.73 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.83x = 1,895.73 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.83x = 1,011,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,163.42/1,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.08

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