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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.78, 1,886.67 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.78, 1,886.67 and 680.52 is: 1,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.78 : 1,886.67 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.78/1,886.67 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.78x = 1,886.67 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.78x = 1,283,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,916.67/1,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.78

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