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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.35, 1,897.37 and 442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.35, 1,897.37 and 442.63 is: 664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.35 : 1,897.37 = 442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.35/1,897.37 = 442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.35x = 1,897.37 × 442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.35x = 839,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,829.19/1,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.24

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