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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.24, 1,892.88 and 678.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.24, 1,892.88 and 678.24 is: 1,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.24 : 1,892.88 = 678.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.24/1,892.88 = 678.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.24x = 1,892.88 × 678.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.24x = 1,283,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,826.93/1,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.30

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