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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.07, 1,890.72 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.07, 1,890.72 and 481.12 is: 721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.07 : 1,890.72 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.07/1,890.72 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.07x = 1,890.72 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.07x = 909,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,658.48/1,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.34

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