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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.95, 1,893.15 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.95, 1,893.15 and 613.31 is: 918.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.95 : 1,893.15 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.95/1,893.15 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.95x = 1,893.15 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.95x = 1,161,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,092.56/1,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.63

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