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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.92, 1,890.89 and 645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.92, 1,890.89 and 645.30 is: 966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.92 : 1,890.89 = 645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.92/1,890.89 = 645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.92x = 1,890.89 × 645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.92x = 1,220,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,183.42/1,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.16

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