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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.62, 1,903.96 and 1,111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.62, 1,903.96 and 1,111.53 is: 1,673.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.62 : 1,903.96 = 1,111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.62/1,903.96 = 1,111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.62x = 1,903.96 × 1,111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.62x = 2,116,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,308.66/1,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.47

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