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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.21, 1,743.56 and 1,138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.21, 1,743.56 and 1,138.65 is: 1,571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.21 : 1,743.56 = 1,138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.21/1,743.56 = 1,138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.21x = 1,743.56 × 1,138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.21x = 1,985,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,298.90/1,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.63

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