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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.86, 1,896.23 and 647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.86, 1,896.23 and 647.85 is: 972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.86 : 1,896.23 = 647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.86/1,896.23 = 647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.86x = 1,896.23 × 647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.86x = 1,228,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,474.23/1,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.01

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