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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.27, 1,890.12 and 797.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.27, 1,890.12 and 797.42 is: 1,195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.27 : 1,890.12 = 797.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.27/1,890.12 = 797.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.27x = 1,890.12 × 797.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.27x = 1,507,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,219.49/1,260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.95

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