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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.52, 1,896.96 and 398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.52, 1,896.96 and 398.64 is: 598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.52 : 1,896.96 = 398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.52/1,896.96 = 398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.52x = 1,896.96 × 398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.52x = 756,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,204.13/1,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.02

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