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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.08, 1,894.98 and 742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.08, 1,894.98 and 742.80 is: 1,113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.08 : 1,894.98 = 742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.08/1,894.98 = 742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.08x = 1,894.98 × 742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.08x = 1,407,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,591.14/1,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.53

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