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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.78, 1,892.28 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.78, 1,892.28 and 715.14 is: 1,070.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.78 : 1,892.28 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.78/1,892.28 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.78x = 1,892.28 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.78x = 1,353,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,245.12/1,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.79

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