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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.91, 1,891.49 and 683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.91, 1,891.49 and 683.19 is: 1,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.91 : 1,891.49 = 683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.91/1,891.49 = 683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.91x = 1,891.49 × 683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.91x = 1,292,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,243.64/1,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.66

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