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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.84, 1,896.36 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.84, 1,896.36 and 533.40 is: 800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.84 : 1,896.36 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.84/1,896.36 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.84x = 1,896.36 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.84x = 1,011,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,518.42/1,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.35

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