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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.16, 1,888.74 and 711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.16, 1,888.74 and 711.80 is: 1,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.16 : 1,888.74 = 711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.16/1,888.74 = 711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.16x = 1,888.74 × 711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.16x = 1,344,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,405.13/1,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.70

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