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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.40, 1,884.59 and 1,243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.40, 1,884.59 and 1,243.24 is: 1,854.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.40 : 1,884.59 = 1,243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.40/1,884.59 = 1,243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.40x = 1,884.59 × 1,243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.40x = 2,342,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,997.67/1,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.52

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