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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.82, 1,899.25 and 680.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.82, 1,899.25 and 680.66 is: 1,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.82 : 1,899.25 = 680.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.82/1,899.25 = 680.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.82x = 1,899.25 × 680.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.82x = 1,292,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,743.51/1,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.27

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