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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.52, 1,895.70 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.52, 1,895.70 and 442.74 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.52 : 1,895.70 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.52/1,895.70 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.52x = 1,895.70 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.52x = 839,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,302.22/1,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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