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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.60, 1,897.16 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.60, 1,897.16 and 534.18 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.60 : 1,897.16 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.60/1,897.16 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.60x = 1,897.16 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.60x = 1,013,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,412.77/1,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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