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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.88, 1,895.88 and 398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.88, 1,895.88 and 398.26 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.88 : 1,895.88 = 398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.88/1,895.88 = 398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.88x = 1,895.88 × 398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.88x = 755,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,053.17/1,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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