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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.07, 1,896.62 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.07, 1,896.62 and 442.94 is: 664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.07 : 1,896.62 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.07/1,896.62 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.07x = 1,896.62 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.07x = 840,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,077.17/1,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.58

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