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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.29, 1,888.50 and 675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.29, 1,888.50 and 675.37 is: 1,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.29 : 1,888.50 = 675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.29/1,888.50 = 675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.29x = 1,888.50 × 675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.29x = 1,275,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,437.34/1,260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.02

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