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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.20, 1,890.84 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.20, 1,890.84 and 612.48 is: 918.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.20 : 1,890.84 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.20/1,890.84 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.20x = 1,890.84 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.20x = 1,158,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,101.68/1,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.25

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