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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.99, 1,895.18 and 872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.99, 1,895.18 and 872.90 is: 1,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.99 : 1,895.18 = 872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.99/1,895.18 = 872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.99x = 1,895.18 × 872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.99x = 1,654,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,288.78/1,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.78

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