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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.55, 1,895.97 and 1,054.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.55, 1,895.97 and 1,054.10 is: 1,582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.55 : 1,895.97 = 1,054.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.55/1,895.97 = 1,054.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.55x = 1,895.97 × 1,054.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.55x = 1,998,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,532.50/1,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.93

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