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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.95, 1,895.85 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.95, 1,895.85 and 339.48 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.95 : 1,895.85 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.95/1,895.85 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.95x = 1,895.85 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.95x = 643,603.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,603.16/1,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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