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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.19, 1,895.59 and 679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.19, 1,895.59 and 679.88 is: 1,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.19 : 1,895.59 = 679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.19/1,895.59 = 679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.19x = 1,895.59 × 679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.19x = 1,288,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,779.32/1,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.45

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