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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.02, 1,896.01 and 679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.02, 1,896.01 and 679.19 is: 1,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.02 : 1,896.01 = 679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.02/1,896.01 = 679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.02x = 1,896.01 × 679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.02x = 1,287,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,739.85/1,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.96

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