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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.15, 1,890.34 and 795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.15, 1,890.34 and 795.62 is: 1,194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.15 : 1,890.34 = 795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.15/1,890.34 = 795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.15x = 1,890.34 × 795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.15x = 1,503,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,995.05/1,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.46

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