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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.28, 1,891.89 and 740.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.28, 1,891.89 and 740.61 is: 1,112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.28 : 1,891.89 = 740.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.28/1,891.89 = 740.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.28x = 1,891.89 × 740.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.28x = 1,401,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,152.65/1,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.66

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