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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.79, 1,888.80 and 1,142.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.79, 1,888.80 and 1,142.99 is: 1,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.79 : 1,888.80 = 1,142.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.79/1,888.80 = 1,142.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.79x = 1,888.80 × 1,142.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.79x = 2,158,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,879.51/1,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.97

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