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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.65, 1,889.92 and 676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.65, 1,889.92 and 676.19 is: 1,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.65 : 1,889.92 = 676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.65/1,889.92 = 676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.65x = 1,889.92 × 676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.65x = 1,277,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,945.00/1,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.11

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