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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.98, 1,893.06 and 1,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.98, 1,893.06 and 1,079.82 is: 1,618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.98 : 1,893.06 = 1,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.98/1,893.06 = 1,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.98x = 1,893.06 × 1,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.98x = 2,044,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,164.05/1,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.52

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