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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.36, 1,892.88 and 686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.36, 1,892.88 and 686.64 is: 1,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.36 : 1,892.88 = 686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.36/1,892.88 = 686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.36x = 1,892.88 × 686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.36x = 1,299,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,727.12/1,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.79

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