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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.25, 1,889.32 and 675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.25, 1,889.32 and 675.78 is: 1,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.25 : 1,889.32 = 675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.25/1,889.32 = 675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.25x = 1,889.32 × 675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.25x = 1,276,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,764.67/1,262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.50

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