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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.22, 1,898.07 and 873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.22, 1,898.07 and 873.30 is: 1,311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.22 : 1,898.07 = 873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.22/1,898.07 = 873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.22x = 1,898.07 × 873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.22x = 1,657,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,584.53/1,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.16

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