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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.51, 1,893.72 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.51, 1,893.72 and 604.86 is: 907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.51 : 1,893.72 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.51/1,893.72 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.51x = 1,893.72 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.51x = 1,145,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,435.48/1,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.27

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