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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.08, 1,896.48 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.08, 1,896.48 and 386.64 is: 580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.08 : 1,896.48 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.08/1,896.48 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.08x = 1,896.48 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.08x = 733,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,255.03/1,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.07

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