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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.61, 1,892.55 and 1,095.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.61, 1,892.55 and 1,095.77 is: 1,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.61 : 1,892.55 = 1,095.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.61/1,892.55 = 1,095.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.61x = 1,892.55 × 1,095.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.61x = 2,073,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,799.51/1,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.77

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