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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.97, 1,896.68 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.97, 1,896.68 and 442.86 is: 664.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.97 : 1,896.68 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.97/1,896.68 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.97x = 1,896.68 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.97x = 839,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,963.70/1,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.54

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