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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.84, 1,882.79 and 1,230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.84, 1,882.79 and 1,230.39 is: 1,834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.84 : 1,882.79 = 1,230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.84/1,882.79 = 1,230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.84x = 1,882.79 × 1,230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.84x = 2,316,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,571.37/1,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.41

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