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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.91, 1,889.70 and 1,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.91, 1,889.70 and 1,093.68 is: 1,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.91 : 1,889.70 = 1,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.91/1,889.70 = 1,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.91x = 1,889.70 × 1,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.91x = 2,066,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,727.10/1,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.61

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