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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.83, 1,944.08 and 679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.83, 1,944.08 and 679.37 is: 1,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.83 : 1,944.08 = 679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.83/1,944.08 = 679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.83x = 1,944.08 × 679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.83x = 1,320,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,753.82/1,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.23

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