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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.33, 1,895.55 and 534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.33, 1,895.55 and 534.25 is: 800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.33 : 1,895.55 = 534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.33/1,895.55 = 534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.33x = 1,895.55 × 534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.33x = 1,012,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,697.59/1,264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.98

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