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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.02, 1,937.37 and 676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.02, 1,937.37 and 676.06 is: 1,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.02 : 1,937.37 = 676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.02/1,937.37 = 676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.02x = 1,937.37 × 676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.02x = 1,309,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,778.36/1,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.74

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