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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.92, 1,896.17 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.92, 1,896.17 and 442.22 is: 663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.92 : 1,896.17 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.92/1,896.17 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.92x = 1,896.17 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.92x = 838,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,512.61/1,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.42

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