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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.70, 1,895.55 and 1,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.70, 1,895.55 and 1,020.70 is: 1,531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.70 : 1,895.55 = 1,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.70/1,895.55 = 1,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.70x = 1,895.55 × 1,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.70x = 1,934,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,787.89/1,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.05

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