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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.65, 1,891.42 and 677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.65, 1,891.42 and 677.19 is: 1,013.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.65 : 1,891.42 = 677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.65/1,891.42 = 677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.65x = 1,891.42 × 677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.65x = 1,280,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,850.71/1,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.61

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