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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.74, 1,890.16 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.74, 1,890.16 and 612.93 is: 918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.74 : 1,890.16 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.74/1,890.16 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.74x = 1,890.16 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.74x = 1,158,535.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,535.77/1,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.20

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