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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.94, 1,896.18 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.94, 1,896.18 and 442.18 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.94 : 1,896.18 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.94/1,896.18 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.94x = 1,896.18 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.94x = 838,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,452.87/1,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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