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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.16, 1,944.68 and 680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.16, 1,944.68 and 680.94 is: 1,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.16 : 1,944.68 = 680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.16/1,944.68 = 680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.16x = 1,944.68 × 680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.16x = 1,324,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,206.99/1,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.06

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