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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.30, 1,896.42 and 442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.30, 1,896.42 and 442.55 is: 663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.30 : 1,896.42 = 442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.30/1,896.42 = 442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.30x = 1,896.42 × 442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.30x = 839,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,265.41/1,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.82

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