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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.92, 1,898.50 and 680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.92, 1,898.50 and 680.56 is: 1,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.92 : 1,898.50 = 680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.92/1,898.50 = 680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.92x = 1,898.50 × 680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.92x = 1,292,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,043.16/1,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.64

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