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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.32, 1,896.73 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.32, 1,896.73 and 386.94 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.32 : 1,896.73 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.32/1,896.73 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.32x = 1,896.73 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.32x = 733,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,924.48/1,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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