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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.30, 1,896.54 and 398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.30, 1,896.54 and 398.68 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.30 : 1,896.54 = 398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.30/1,896.54 = 398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.30x = 1,896.54 × 398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.30x = 756,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,112.57/1,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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