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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.70, 1,019.54 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.70, 1,019.54 and 192.74 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.70 : 1,019.54 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.70/1,019.54 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.70x = 1,019.54 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.70x = 196,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,506.14/679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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