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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.53, 1,896.44 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.53, 1,896.44 and 524.70 is: 786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.53 : 1,896.44 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.53/1,896.44 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.53x = 1,896.44 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.53x = 995,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,059.44/1,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.90

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