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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.36, 1,896.62 and 533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.36, 1,896.62 and 533.84 is: 800.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.36 : 1,896.62 = 533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.36/1,896.62 = 533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.36x = 1,896.62 × 533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.36x = 1,012,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,491.62/1,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.79

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