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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.26, 1,943.13 and 678.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.26, 1,943.13 and 678.79 is: 1,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.26 : 1,943.13 = 678.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.26/1,943.13 = 678.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.26x = 1,943.13 × 678.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.26x = 1,318,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,977.21/1,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.31

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