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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.88, 1,897.36 and 431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.88, 1,897.36 and 431.84 is: 647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.88 : 1,897.36 = 431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.88/1,897.36 = 431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.88x = 1,897.36 × 431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.88x = 819,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,355.94/1,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.77

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