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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.80, 1,887.27 and 610.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.80, 1,887.27 and 610.99 is: 915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.80 : 1,887.27 = 610.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.80/1,887.27 = 610.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.80x = 1,887.27 × 610.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.80x = 1,153,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,096.09/1,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.30

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