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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.48, 1,944.08 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.48, 1,944.08 and 680.16 is: 1,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.48 : 1,944.08 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.48/1,944.08 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.48x = 1,944.08 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.48x = 1,322,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,285.45/1,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.90

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