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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.52, 1,745.56 and 1,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.52, 1,745.56 and 1,078.92 is: 1,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.52 : 1,745.56 = 1,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.52/1,745.56 = 1,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.52x = 1,745.56 × 1,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.52x = 1,883,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,319.60/1,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.53

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