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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.17, 1,895.43 and 1,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.17, 1,895.43 and 1,063.90 is: 1,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.17 : 1,895.43 = 1,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.17/1,895.43 = 1,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.17x = 1,895.43 × 1,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.17x = 2,016,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,554.34/1,269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.88

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