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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.19, 1,896.03 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.19, 1,896.03 and 339.75 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.19 : 1,896.03 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.19/1,896.03 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.19x = 1,896.03 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.19x = 644,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,176.19/1,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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