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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.46, 1,889.10 and 709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.46, 1,889.10 and 709.92 is: 1,064.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.46 : 1,889.10 = 709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.46/1,889.10 = 709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.46x = 1,889.10 × 709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.46x = 1,341,109.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,109.87/1,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.83

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