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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.62, 1,897.54 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.62, 1,897.54 and 442.52 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.62 : 1,897.54 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.62/1,897.54 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.62x = 1,897.54 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.62x = 839,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,699.40/1,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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