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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.21, 1,896.32 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.21, 1,896.32 and 442.87 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.21 : 1,896.32 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.21/1,896.32 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.21x = 1,896.32 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.21x = 839,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,823.24/1,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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