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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.96, 1,895.79 and 442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.96, 1,895.79 and 442.17 is: 663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.96 : 1,895.79 = 442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.96/1,895.79 = 442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.96x = 1,895.79 × 442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.96x = 838,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,261.46/1,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.20

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