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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.86, 1,940.10 and 677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.86, 1,940.10 and 677.06 is: 1,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.86 : 1,940.10 = 677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.86/1,940.10 = 677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.86x = 1,940.10 × 677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.86x = 1,313,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,551.02/1,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.01

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