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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.67, 1,897.26 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.67, 1,897.26 and 534.24 is: 801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.67 : 1,897.26 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.67/1,897.26 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.67x = 1,897.26 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.67x = 1,013,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,592.18/1,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.47

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