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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.86, 1,787.58 and 1,010.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.86, 1,787.58 and 1,010.67 is: 1,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.86 : 1,787.58 = 1,010.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.86/1,787.58 = 1,010.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.86x = 1,787.58 × 1,010.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.86x = 1,806,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,648.20/1,294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.25

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