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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.59, 1,896.09 and 386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.59, 1,896.09 and 386.80 is: 579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.59 : 1,896.09 = 386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.59/1,896.09 = 386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.59x = 1,896.09 × 386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.59x = 733,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,403.60/1,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.95

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