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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.49, 1,890.41 and 643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.49, 1,890.41 and 643.62 is: 966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.49 : 1,890.41 = 643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.49/1,890.41 = 643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.49x = 1,890.41 × 643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.49x = 1,216,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,705.68/1,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.03

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