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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.16, 1,896.24 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.16, 1,896.24 and 533.36 is: 800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.16 : 1,896.24 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.16/1,896.24 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.16x = 1,896.24 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.16x = 1,011,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,378.57/1,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.04

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