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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.14, 1,896.45 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.14, 1,896.45 and 442.20 is: 663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.14 : 1,896.45 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.14/1,896.45 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.14x = 1,896.45 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.14x = 838,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,610.19/1,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.38

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