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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.91, 1,894.64 and 715.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.91, 1,894.64 and 715.35 is: 1,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.91 : 1,894.64 = 715.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.91/1,894.64 = 715.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.91x = 1,894.64 × 715.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.91x = 1,355,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,327.15/1,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.18

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