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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.74, 1,894.62 and 677.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.74, 1,894.62 and 677.74 is: 1,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.74 : 1,894.62 = 677.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.74/1,894.62 = 677.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.74x = 1,894.62 × 677.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.74x = 1,284,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,059.76/1,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.88

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