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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.50, 1,939.09 and 676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.50, 1,939.09 and 676.04 is: 1,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.50 : 1,939.09 = 676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.50/1,939.09 = 676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.50x = 1,939.09 × 676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.50x = 1,310,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,894.62/1,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.23

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