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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.06, 1,895.73 and 533.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.06, 1,895.73 and 533.50 is: 800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.06 : 1,895.73 = 533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.06/1,895.73 = 533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.06x = 1,895.73 × 533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.06x = 1,011,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,371.96/1,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.10

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