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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.16, 1,893.51 and 714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.16, 1,893.51 and 714.60 is: 1,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.16 : 1,893.51 = 714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.16/1,893.51 = 714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.16x = 1,893.51 × 714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.16x = 1,353,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,102.25/1,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.05

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