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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.30, 1,896.83 and 680.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.30, 1,896.83 and 680.62 is: 1,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.30 : 1,896.83 = 680.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.30/1,896.83 = 680.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.30x = 1,896.83 × 680.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.30x = 1,291,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,012.29/1,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.32

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