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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.85, 1,894.53 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.85, 1,894.53 and 604.97 is: 906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.85 : 1,894.53 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.85/1,894.53 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.85x = 1,894.53 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.85x = 1,146,122.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,122.07/1,263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.85

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