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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.18, 1,889.88 and 610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.18, 1,889.88 and 610.40 is: 916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.18 : 1,889.88 = 610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.18/1,889.88 = 610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.18x = 1,889.88 × 610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.18x = 1,153,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,582.75/1,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.14

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