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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.19, 1,903.07 and 1,210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.19, 1,903.07 and 1,210.62 is: 1,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.19 : 1,903.07 = 1,210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.19/1,903.07 = 1,210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.19x = 1,903.07 × 1,210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.19x = 2,303,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,888.55/1,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.75

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