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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.88, 1,896.18 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.88, 1,896.18 and 534.50 is: 801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.88 : 1,896.18 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.88/1,896.18 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.88x = 1,896.18 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.88x = 1,013,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,508.21/1,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.27

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