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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.77, 1,942.45 and 679.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.77, 1,942.45 and 679.90 is: 1,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.77 : 1,942.45 = 679.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.77/1,942.45 = 679.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.77x = 1,942.45 × 679.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.77x = 1,320,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,671.76/1,295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.22

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