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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.16, 1,896.48 and 523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.16, 1,896.48 and 523.96 is: 786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.16 : 1,896.48 = 523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.16/1,896.48 = 523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.16x = 1,896.48 × 523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.16x = 993,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,674.92/1,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.03

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