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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.04, 1,888.70 and 609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.04, 1,888.70 and 609.88 is: 914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.04 : 1,888.70 = 609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.04/1,888.70 = 609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.04x = 1,888.70 × 609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.04x = 1,151,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,880.36/1,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.16

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