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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.97, 1,897.72 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.97, 1,897.72 and 534.55 is: 801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.97 : 1,897.72 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.97/1,897.72 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.97x = 1,897.72 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.97x = 1,014,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,426.23/1,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.94

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