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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.11, 1,893.73 and 714.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.11, 1,893.73 and 714.93 is: 1,071.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.11 : 1,893.73 = 714.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.11/1,893.73 = 714.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.11x = 1,893.73 × 714.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.11x = 1,353,884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,884.39/1,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.02

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