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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.96, 1,893.21 and 613.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.96, 1,893.21 and 613.34 is: 919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.96 : 1,893.21 = 613.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.96/1,893.21 = 613.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.96x = 1,893.21 × 613.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.96x = 1,161,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,171.96/1,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.41

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