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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.78, 1,897.63 and 1,163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.78, 1,897.63 and 1,163.63 is: 1,745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.78 : 1,897.63 = 1,163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.78/1,897.63 = 1,163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.78x = 1,897.63 × 1,163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.78x = 2,208,141.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,141.03/1,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.87

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