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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.38, 1,890.62 and 1,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.38, 1,890.62 and 1,218.59 is: 1,825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.38 : 1,890.62 = 1,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.38/1,890.62 = 1,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.38x = 1,890.62 × 1,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.38x = 2,303,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,884.22/1,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.04

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