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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.99, 1,944.56 and 679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.99, 1,944.56 and 679.55 is: 1,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.99 : 1,944.56 = 679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.99/1,944.56 = 679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.99x = 1,944.56 × 679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.99x = 1,321,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,425.75/1,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.63

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