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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.86, 1,892.12 and 686.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.86, 1,892.12 and 686.14 is: 1,028.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.86 : 1,892.12 = 686.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.86/1,892.12 = 686.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.86x = 1,892.12 × 686.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.86x = 1,298,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,259.22/1,262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.03

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