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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.34, 1,896.19 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.34, 1,896.19 and 484.18 is: 726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.34 : 1,896.19 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.34/1,896.19 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.34x = 1,896.19 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.34x = 918,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,097.27/1,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.15

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