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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.48, 1,890.72 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.48, 1,890.72 and 611.12 is: 915.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.48 : 1,890.72 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.48/1,890.72 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.48x = 1,890.72 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.48x = 1,155,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,456.81/1,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.23

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