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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.19, 1,894.92 and 679.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.19, 1,894.92 and 679.17 is: 1,017.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.19 : 1,894.92 = 679.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.19/1,894.92 = 679.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.19x = 1,894.92 × 679.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.19x = 1,286,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,972.82/1,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.22

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