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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.86, 1,895.82 and 386.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.86, 1,895.82 and 386.38 is: 579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.86 : 1,895.82 = 386.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.86/1,895.82 = 386.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.86x = 1,895.82 × 386.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.86x = 732,506.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,506.93/1,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.58

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