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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.78, 1,894.28 and 1,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.78, 1,894.28 and 1,116.96 is: 1,672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.78 : 1,894.28 = 1,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.78/1,894.28 = 1,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.78x = 1,894.28 × 1,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.78x = 2,115,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,829.40/1,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.89

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