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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.36, 1,888.89 and 643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.36, 1,888.89 and 643.54 is: 964.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.36 : 1,888.89 = 643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.36/1,888.89 = 643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.36x = 1,888.89 × 643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.36x = 1,215,576.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,576.27/1,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.47

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