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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.16, 1,934.91 and 1,263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.16, 1,934.91 and 1,263.54 is: 1,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.16 : 1,934.91 = 1,263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.16/1,934.91 = 1,263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.16x = 1,934.91 × 1,263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.16x = 2,444,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,836.18/1,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.31

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