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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.51, 1,894.69 and 1,216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.51, 1,894.69 and 1,216.51 is: 1,822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.51 : 1,894.69 = 1,216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.51/1,894.69 = 1,216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.51x = 1,894.69 × 1,216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.51x = 2,304,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,909.33/1,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.77

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