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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.17, 1,895.04 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.17, 1,895.04 and 398.28 is: 597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.17 : 1,895.04 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.17/1,895.04 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.17x = 1,895.04 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.17x = 754,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,756.53/1,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.04

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