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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.91, 1,896.89 and 533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.91, 1,896.89 and 533.97 is: 801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.91 : 1,896.89 = 533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.91/1,896.89 = 533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.91x = 1,896.89 × 533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.91x = 1,012,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,882.35/1,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.39

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