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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.44, 1,894.14 and 1,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.44, 1,894.14 and 1,004.88 is: 1,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.44 : 1,894.14 = 1,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.44/1,894.14 = 1,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.44x = 1,894.14 × 1,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.44x = 1,903,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,383.40/1,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.32

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