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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.16, 1,890.87 and 767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.16, 1,890.87 and 767.12 is: 1,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.16 : 1,890.87 = 767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.16/1,890.87 = 767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.16x = 1,890.87 × 767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.16x = 1,450,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,514.74/1,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.06

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