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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.67, 1,886.09 and 679.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.67, 1,886.09 and 679.95 is: 1,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.67 : 1,886.09 = 679.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.67/1,886.09 = 679.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.67x = 1,886.09 × 679.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.67x = 1,282,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,443.50/1,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.51

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