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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.41, 1,896.48 and 398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.41, 1,896.48 and 398.66 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.41 : 1,896.48 = 398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.41/1,896.48 = 398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.41x = 1,896.48 × 398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.41x = 756,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,041.23/1,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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