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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.92, 1,898.43 and 534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.92, 1,898.43 and 534.99 is: 802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.92 : 1,898.43 = 534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.92/1,898.43 = 534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.92x = 1,898.43 × 534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.92x = 1,015,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,641.07/1,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.93

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