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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.70, 1,893.24 and 916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.70, 1,893.24 and 916.18 is: 1,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.70 : 1,893.24 = 916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.70/1,893.24 = 916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.70x = 1,893.24 × 916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.70x = 1,734,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,543.76/1,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.59

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