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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.12, 1,944.14 and 680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.12, 1,944.14 and 680.48 is: 1,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.12 : 1,944.14 = 680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.12/1,944.14 = 680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.12x = 1,944.14 × 680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.12x = 1,322,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,949.85/1,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.92

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