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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.52, 1,897.43 and 709.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.52, 1,897.43 and 709.85 is: 1,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.52 : 1,897.43 = 709.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.52/1,897.43 = 709.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.52x = 1,897.43 × 709.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.52x = 1,346,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,890.69/1,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.14

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