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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.96, 1,878.24 and 1,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.96, 1,878.24 and 1,249.80 is: 1,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.96 : 1,878.24 = 1,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.96/1,878.24 = 1,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.96x = 1,878.24 × 1,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.96x = 2,347,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,424.35/1,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.14

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