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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.36, 1,893.84 and 1,178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.36, 1,893.84 and 1,178.92 is: 1,765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.36 : 1,893.84 = 1,178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.36/1,893.84 = 1,178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.36x = 1,893.84 × 1,178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.36x = 2,232,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,685.85/1,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.86

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