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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.22, 1,884.33 and 679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.22, 1,884.33 and 679.26 is: 1,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.22 : 1,884.33 = 679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.22/1,884.33 = 679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.22x = 1,884.33 × 679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.22x = 1,279,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,950.00/1,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.89

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