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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.41, 1,894.59 and 875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.41, 1,894.59 and 875.13 is: 1,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.41 : 1,894.59 = 875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.41/1,894.59 = 875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.41x = 1,894.59 × 875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.41x = 1,658,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,012.55/1,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.37

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