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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.71, 1,889.84 and 611.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.71, 1,889.84 and 611.09 is: 916.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.71 : 1,889.84 = 611.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.71/1,889.84 = 611.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.71x = 1,889.84 × 611.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.71x = 1,154,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,854.40/1,260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.04

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