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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.49, 1,892.61 and 645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.49, 1,892.61 and 645.62 is: 968.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.49 : 1,892.61 = 645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.49/1,892.61 = 645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.49x = 1,892.61 × 645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.49x = 1,221,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,902.08/1,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.62

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