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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.62, 1,890.90 and 1,113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.62, 1,890.90 and 1,113.99 is: 1,669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.62 : 1,890.90 = 1,113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.62/1,890.90 = 1,113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.62x = 1,890.90 × 1,113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.62x = 2,106,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,454.96/1,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.65

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