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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.92, 1,893.90 and 612.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.92, 1,893.90 and 612.65 is: 919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.92 : 1,893.90 = 612.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.92/1,893.90 = 612.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.92x = 1,893.90 × 612.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.92x = 1,160,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,297.84/1,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.47

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