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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.69, 1,897.20 and 534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.69, 1,897.20 and 534.79 is: 802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.69 : 1,897.20 = 534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.69/1,897.20 = 534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.69x = 1,897.20 × 534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.69x = 1,014,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,603.59/1,264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.25

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