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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.84, 1,895.28 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.84, 1,895.28 and 397.92 is: 596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.84 : 1,895.28 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.84/1,895.28 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.84x = 1,895.28 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.84x = 754,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,169.82/1,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.73

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