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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.12, 1,889.52 and 1,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.12, 1,889.52 and 1,017.76 is: 1,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.12 : 1,889.52 = 1,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.12/1,889.52 = 1,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.12x = 1,889.52 × 1,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.12x = 1,923,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,077.88/1,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.90

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