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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.96, 1,895.46 and 716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.96, 1,895.46 and 716.52 is: 1,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.96 : 1,895.46 = 716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.96/1,895.46 = 716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.96x = 1,895.46 × 716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.96x = 1,358,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,135.00/1,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.51

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