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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.60, 1,742.52 and 910.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.60, 1,742.52 and 910.18 is: 1,254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.60 : 1,742.52 = 910.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.60/1,742.52 = 910.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.60x = 1,742.52 × 910.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.60x = 1,586,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,006.85/1,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.16

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