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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.24, 1,886.63 and 1,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.24, 1,886.63 and 1,074.76 is: 1,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.24 : 1,886.63 = 1,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.24/1,886.63 = 1,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.24x = 1,886.63 × 1,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.24x = 2,027,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,664.37/1,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.24

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