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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.47, 1,896.83 and 533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.47, 1,896.83 and 533.95 is: 800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.47 : 1,896.83 = 533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.47/1,896.83 = 533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.47x = 1,896.83 × 533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.47x = 1,012,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,812.38/1,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.98

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