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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.60, 1,896.24 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.60, 1,896.24 and 614.72 is: 921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.60 : 1,896.24 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.60/1,896.24 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.60x = 1,896.24 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.60x = 1,165,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,656.65/1,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.76

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