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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.89, 1,896.93 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.89, 1,896.93 and 387.06 is: 580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.89 : 1,896.93 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.89/1,896.93 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.89x = 1,896.93 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.89x = 734,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,225.73/1,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.47

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