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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.62, 1,893.24 and 713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.62, 1,893.24 and 713.25 is: 1,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.62 : 1,893.24 = 713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.62/1,893.24 = 713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.62x = 1,893.24 × 713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.62x = 1,350,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,353.43/1,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.33

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