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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.32, 1,890.98 and 481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.32, 1,890.98 and 481.17 is: 721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.32 : 1,890.98 = 481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.32/1,890.98 = 481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.32x = 1,890.98 × 481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.32x = 909,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,870.99/1,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.37

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