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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.98, 1,895.10 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.98, 1,895.10 and 483.04 is: 724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.98 : 1,895.10 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.98/1,895.10 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.98x = 1,895.10 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.98x = 915,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,404.33/1,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.22

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