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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.96, 1,892.43 and 646.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.96, 1,892.43 and 646.33 is: 967.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.96 : 1,892.43 = 646.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.96/1,892.43 = 646.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.96x = 1,892.43 × 646.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.96x = 1,223,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,134.28/1,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.70

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