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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.35, 1,890.75 and 611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.35, 1,890.75 and 611.71 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.35 : 1,890.75 = 611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.35/1,890.75 = 611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.35x = 1,890.75 × 611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.35x = 1,156,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,590.68/1,262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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