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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.50, 1,894.56 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.50, 1,894.56 and 679.20 is: 1,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.50 : 1,894.56 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.50/1,894.56 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.50x = 1,894.56 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.50x = 1,286,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,775.68/1,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.42

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