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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.71, 1,885.69 and 1,000.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.71, 1,885.69 and 1,000.73 is: 1,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.71 : 1,885.69 = 1,000.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.71/1,885.69 = 1,000.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.71x = 1,885.69 × 1,000.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.71x = 1,887,066.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,066.55/1,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.28

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