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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.10, 1,889.81 and 712.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.10, 1,889.81 and 712.11 is: 1,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.10 : 1,889.81 = 712.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.10/1,889.81 = 712.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.10x = 1,889.81 × 712.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.10x = 1,345,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,749.04/1,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.13

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