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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.76, 1,895.44 and 990.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.76, 1,895.44 and 990.94 is: 1,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.76 : 1,895.44 = 990.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.76/1,895.44 = 990.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.76x = 1,895.44 × 990.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.76x = 1,878,267.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,267.31/1,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.08

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