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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.43, 1,893.71 and 1,220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.43, 1,893.71 and 1,220.65 is: 1,828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.43 : 1,893.71 = 1,220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.43/1,893.71 = 1,220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.43x = 1,893.71 × 1,220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.43x = 2,311,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,555.43/1,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.14

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