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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.90, 1,742.29 and 912.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.90, 1,742.29 and 912.82 is: 1,259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.90 : 1,742.29 = 912.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.90/1,742.29 = 912.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.90x = 1,742.29 × 912.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.90x = 1,590,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,397.16/1,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.32

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