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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.91, 1,888.49 and 681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.91, 1,888.49 and 681.19 is: 1,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.91 : 1,888.49 = 681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.91/1,888.49 = 681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.91x = 1,888.49 × 681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.91x = 1,286,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,417.10/1,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.66

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