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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.16, 1,895.52 and 614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.16, 1,895.52 and 614.08 is: 920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.16 : 1,895.52 = 614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.16/1,895.52 = 614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.16x = 1,895.52 × 614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.16x = 1,164,000.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,000.92/1,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.77

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