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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.38, 1,745.02 and 1,209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.38, 1,745.02 and 1,209.03 is: 1,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.38 : 1,745.02 = 1,209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.38/1,745.02 = 1,209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.38x = 1,745.02 × 1,209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.38x = 2,109,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,781.53/1,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.63

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