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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.25, 1,888.90 and 707.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.25, 1,888.90 and 707.49 is: 1,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.25 : 1,888.90 = 707.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.25/1,888.90 = 707.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.25x = 1,888.90 × 707.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.25x = 1,336,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,364.88/1,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.24

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