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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.37, 1,896.92 and 442.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.37, 1,896.92 and 442.70 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.37 : 1,896.92 = 442.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.37/1,896.92 = 442.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.37x = 1,896.92 × 442.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.37x = 839,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,766.48/1,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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