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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.66, 1,894.26 and 715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.66, 1,894.26 and 715.10 is: 1,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.66 : 1,894.26 = 715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.66/1,894.26 = 715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.66x = 1,894.26 × 715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.66x = 1,354,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,585.33/1,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.80

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