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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.34, 1,893.85 and 1,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.34, 1,893.85 and 1,159.56 is: 1,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.34 : 1,893.85 = 1,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.34/1,893.85 = 1,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.34x = 1,893.85 × 1,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.34x = 2,196,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,029.81/1,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.27

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