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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.93, 1,886.04 and 1,164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.93, 1,886.04 and 1,164.39 is: 1,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.93 : 1,886.04 = 1,164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.93/1,886.04 = 1,164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.93x = 1,886.04 × 1,164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.93x = 2,196,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,086.12/1,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.97

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