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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.54, 1,894.35 and 613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.54, 1,894.35 and 613.28 is: 920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.54 : 1,894.35 = 613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.54/1,894.35 = 613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.54x = 1,894.35 × 613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.54x = 1,161,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,766.97/1,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.18

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