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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.64, 1,946 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.64, 1,946 and 682.06 is: 1,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.64 : 1,946 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.64/1,946 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.64x = 1,946 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.64x = 1,327,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,288.76/1,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.27

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