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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.74, 1,966.36 and 1,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.74, 1,966.36 and 1,262.72 is: 1,890.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.74 : 1,966.36 = 1,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.74/1,966.36 = 1,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.74x = 1,966.36 × 1,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.74x = 2,482,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,962.10/1,313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.00

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