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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.44, 1,893.61 and 613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.44, 1,893.61 and 613 is: 919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.44 : 1,893.61 = 613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.44/1,893.61 = 613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.44x = 1,893.61 × 613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.44x = 1,160,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,782.93/1,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.48

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