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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.83, 1,893.57 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.83, 1,893.57 and 715.08 is: 1,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.83 : 1,893.57 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.83/1,893.57 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.83x = 1,893.57 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.83x = 1,354,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,054.04/1,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.09

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