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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.74, 1,887.17 and 610.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.74, 1,887.17 and 610.93 is: 915.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.74 : 1,887.17 = 610.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.74/1,887.17 = 610.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.74x = 1,887.17 × 610.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.74x = 1,152,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,919.33/1,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.21

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