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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.06, 1,889.60 and 912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.06, 1,889.60 and 912.56 is: 1,369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.06 : 1,889.60 = 912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.06/1,889.60 = 912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.06x = 1,889.60 × 912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.06x = 1,724,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,359.37/1,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.57

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