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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.66, 1,888.53 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.66, 1,888.53 and 711.18 is: 1,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.66 : 1,888.53 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.66/1,888.53 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.66x = 1,888.53 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.66x = 1,343,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,084.77/1,260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.38

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