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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.38, 1,897.37 and 614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.38, 1,897.37 and 614.76 is: 922.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.38 : 1,897.37 = 614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.38/1,897.37 = 614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.38x = 1,897.37 × 614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.38x = 1,166,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,419.30/1,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.53

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