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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.73, 1,897.35 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.73, 1,897.35 and 534.30 is: 801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.73 : 1,897.35 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.73/1,897.35 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.73x = 1,897.35 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.73x = 1,013,754.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,754.11/1,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.56

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