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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.73, 1,747.78 and 1,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.73, 1,747.78 and 1,194.08 is: 1,655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.73 : 1,747.78 = 1,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.73/1,747.78 = 1,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.73x = 1,747.78 × 1,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.73x = 2,086,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,984.79/1,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.38

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