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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.66, 1,897.12 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.66, 1,897.12 and 387.13 is: 580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.66 : 1,897.12 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.66/1,897.12 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.66x = 1,897.12 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.66x = 734,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,431.36/1,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.73

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