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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.98, 1,893.33 and 613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.98, 1,893.33 and 613.08 is: 919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.98 : 1,893.33 = 613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.98/1,893.33 = 613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.98x = 1,893.33 × 613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.98x = 1,160,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,762.76/1,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.79

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