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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.28, 1,894.76 and 939.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.28, 1,894.76 and 939.12 is: 1,408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.28 : 1,894.76 = 939.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.28/1,894.76 = 939.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.28x = 1,894.76 × 939.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.28x = 1,779,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,407.01/1,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.56

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