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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.83, 1,895.68 and 442.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.83, 1,895.68 and 442.09 is: 663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.83 : 1,895.68 = 442.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.83/1,895.68 = 442.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.83x = 1,895.68 × 442.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.83x = 838,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,055.33/1,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.11

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