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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.93, 1,895.96 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.93, 1,895.96 and 398.24 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.93 : 1,895.96 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.93/1,895.96 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.93x = 1,895.96 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.93x = 755,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,047.11/1,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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