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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.58, 1,894.19 and 1,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.58, 1,894.19 and 1,101.20 is: 1,653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.58 : 1,894.19 = 1,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.58/1,894.19 = 1,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.58x = 1,894.19 × 1,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.58x = 2,085,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,867.05/1,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.38

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