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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.38, 1,940.64 and 679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.38, 1,940.64 and 679.68 is: 1,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.38 : 1,940.64 = 679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.38/1,940.64 = 679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.38x = 1,940.64 × 679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.38x = 1,319,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,014.20/1,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.24

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