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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.36, 1,896.42 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.36, 1,896.42 and 442.48 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.36 : 1,896.42 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.36/1,896.42 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.36x = 1,896.42 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.36x = 839,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,127.92/1,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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