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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.53, 1,896.90 and 679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.53, 1,896.90 and 679.11 is: 1,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.53 : 1,896.90 = 679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.53/1,896.90 = 679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.53x = 1,896.90 × 679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.53x = 1,288,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,203.76/1,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.72

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