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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.98, 1,898.81 and 1,119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.98, 1,898.81 and 1,119.65 is: 1,680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.98 : 1,898.81 = 1,119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.98/1,898.81 = 1,119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.98x = 1,898.81 × 1,119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.98x = 2,125,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,998.84/1,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.66

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