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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.76, 1,896.94 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.76, 1,896.94 and 398.88 is: 598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.76 : 1,896.94 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.76/1,896.94 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.76x = 1,896.94 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.76x = 756,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,651.43/1,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.26

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