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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.96, 1,895.94 and 831.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.96, 1,895.94 and 831.02 is: 1,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.96 : 1,895.94 = 831.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.96/1,895.94 = 831.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.96x = 1,895.94 × 831.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.96x = 1,575,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,554.58/1,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.52

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