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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.82, 1,896.81 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.82, 1,896.81 and 534.20 is: 801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.82 : 1,896.81 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.82/1,896.81 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.82x = 1,896.81 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.82x = 1,013,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,266.42/1,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.12

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