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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.08, 1,892.97 and 1,067.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.08, 1,892.97 and 1,067.18 is: 1,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.08 : 1,892.97 = 1,067.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.08/1,892.97 = 1,067.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.08x = 1,892.97 × 1,067.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.08x = 2,020,130.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,130.26/1,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.90

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