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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.98, 1,940.97 and 677.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.98, 1,940.97 and 677.86 is: 1,016.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.98 : 1,940.97 = 677.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.98/1,940.97 = 677.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.98x = 1,940.97 × 677.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.98x = 1,315,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,702.53/1,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.79

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