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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.48, 1,892.49 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.48, 1,892.49 and 677.04 is: 1,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.48 : 1,892.49 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.48/1,892.49 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.48x = 1,892.49 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.48x = 1,281,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,291.43/1,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.90

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