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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.01, 1,944.58 and 679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.01, 1,944.58 and 679.56 is: 1,019.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.01 : 1,944.58 = 679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.01/1,944.58 = 679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.01x = 1,944.58 × 679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.01x = 1,321,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,455.39/1,296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.64

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