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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.46, 2,117.78 and 1,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.46, 2,117.78 and 1,263.52 is: 1,885.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.46 : 2,117.78 = 1,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.46/2,117.78 = 1,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.46x = 2,117.78 × 1,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.46x = 2,675,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,857.39/1,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.12

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