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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.50, 1,943.59 and 679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.50, 1,943.59 and 679.04 is: 1,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.50 : 1,943.59 = 679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.50/1,943.59 = 679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.50x = 1,943.59 × 679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.50x = 1,319,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,775.35/1,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.74

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