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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.73, 1,890.20 and 610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.73, 1,890.20 and 610.52 is: 916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.73 : 1,890.20 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.73/1,890.20 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.73x = 1,890.20 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.73x = 1,154,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,004.90/1,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.07

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