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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.84, 1,896 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.84, 1,896 and 614.40 is: 921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.84 : 1,896 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.84/1,896 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.84x = 1,896 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.84x = 1,164,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,902.40/1,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.72

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