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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.91, 1,895.56 and 605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.91, 1,895.56 and 605.38 is: 907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.91 : 1,895.56 = 605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.91/1,895.56 = 605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.91x = 1,895.56 × 605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.91x = 1,147,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,534.11/1,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.92

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