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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264, 1,895.52 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264, 1,895.52 and 442.12 is: 663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264 : 1,895.52 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264/1,895.52 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264x = 1,895.52 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264x = 838,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,047.30/1,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.01

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