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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.88, 1,895.64 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.88, 1,895.64 and 398.17 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.88 : 1,895.64 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.88/1,895.64 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.88x = 1,895.64 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.88x = 754,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,786.98/1,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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