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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.35, 1,893.14 and 676.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.35, 1,893.14 and 676.83 is: 1,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.35 : 1,893.14 = 676.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.35/1,893.14 = 676.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.35x = 1,893.14 × 676.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.35x = 1,281,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,340.20/1,261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.85

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