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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.56, 1,897.69 and 442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.56, 1,897.69 and 442.84 is: 664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.56 : 1,897.69 = 442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.56/1,897.69 = 442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.56x = 1,897.69 × 442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.56x = 840,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,363.55/1,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.55

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