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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.28, 1,893.12 and 714.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.28, 1,893.12 and 714.31 is: 1,070.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.28 : 1,893.12 = 714.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.28/1,893.12 = 714.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.28x = 1,893.12 × 714.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.28x = 1,352,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,268.49/1,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.44

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