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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.64, 1,896.82 and 1,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.64, 1,896.82 and 1,093.40 is: 1,638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.64 : 1,896.82 = 1,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.64/1,896.82 = 1,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.64x = 1,896.82 × 1,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.64x = 2,073,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,982.99/1,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.68

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