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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.54, 1,897.06 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.54, 1,897.06 and 386.98 is: 580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.54 : 1,897.06 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.54/1,897.06 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.54x = 1,897.06 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.54x = 734,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,124.28/1,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.55

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