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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.86, 1,897.29 and 533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.86, 1,897.29 and 533.93 is: 800.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.86 : 1,897.29 = 533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.86/1,897.29 = 533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.86x = 1,897.29 × 533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.86x = 1,013,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,010.56/1,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.89

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