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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.30, 1,895.16 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.30, 1,895.16 and 716.16 is: 1,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.30 : 1,895.16 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.30/1,895.16 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.30x = 1,895.16 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.30x = 1,357,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,237.79/1,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.36

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