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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264, 1,895.02 and 678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264, 1,895.02 and 678.92 is: 1,017.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264 : 1,895.02 = 678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264/1,895.02 = 678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264x = 1,895.02 × 678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264x = 1,286,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,566.98/1,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.85

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