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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.90, 1,895.40 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.90, 1,895.40 and 523.20 is: 784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.90 : 1,895.40 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.90/1,895.40 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.90x = 1,895.40 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.90x = 991,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,673.28/1,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.61

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