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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.43, 1,893.65 and 1,007.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.43, 1,893.65 and 1,007.55 is: 1,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.43 : 1,893.65 = 1,007.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.43/1,893.65 = 1,007.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.43x = 1,893.65 × 1,007.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.43x = 1,907,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,942.02/1,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.33

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