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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.79, 1,930.03 and 1,268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.79, 1,930.03 and 1,268.79 is: 1,889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.79 : 1,930.03 = 1,268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.79/1,930.03 = 1,268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.79x = 1,930.03 × 1,268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.79x = 2,448,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,802.76/1,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.81

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