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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.68, 1,897.66 and 939.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.68, 1,897.66 and 939.56 is: 1,409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.68 : 1,897.66 = 939.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.68/1,897.66 = 939.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.68x = 1,897.66 × 939.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.68x = 1,782,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,965.43/1,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.82

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