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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.99, 1,893.36 and 646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.99, 1,893.36 and 646.12 is: 969.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.99 : 1,893.36 = 646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.99/1,893.36 = 646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.99x = 1,893.36 × 646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.99x = 1,223,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,334.53/1,261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.37

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