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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.67, 1,891.17 and 646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.67, 1,891.17 and 646.80 is: 968.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.67 : 1,891.17 = 646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.67/1,891.17 = 646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.67x = 1,891.17 × 646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.67x = 1,223,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,208.76/1,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.75

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