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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.76, 1,942.94 and 677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.76, 1,942.94 and 677.98 is: 1,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.76 : 1,942.94 = 677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.76/1,942.94 = 677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.76x = 1,942.94 × 677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.76x = 1,317,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,274.46/1,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.60

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