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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.80, 1,895.44 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.80, 1,895.44 and 717.04 is: 1,075.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.80 : 1,895.44 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.80/1,895.44 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.80x = 1,895.44 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.80x = 1,359,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,106.30/1,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.41

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