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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.24, 1,886.42 and 610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.24, 1,886.42 and 610.43 is: 914.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.24 : 1,886.42 = 610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.24/1,886.42 = 610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.24x = 1,886.42 × 610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.24x = 1,151,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,519.45/1,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.46

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