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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.05, 1,884.57 and 1,031.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.05, 1,884.57 and 1,031.39 is: 1,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.05 : 1,884.57 = 1,031.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.05/1,884.57 = 1,031.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.05x = 1,884.57 × 1,031.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.05x = 1,943,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,726.65/1,262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.13

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