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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.34, 1,896.50 and 533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.34, 1,896.50 and 533.81 is: 800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.34 : 1,896.50 = 533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.34/1,896.50 = 533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.34x = 1,896.50 × 533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.34x = 1,012,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,376.74/1,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.71

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