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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.65, 1,896.36 and 442.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.65, 1,896.36 and 442.91 is: 664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.65 : 1,896.36 = 442.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.65/1,896.36 = 442.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.65x = 1,896.36 × 442.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.65x = 839,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,907.33/1,264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.14

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