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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.09, 1,872.68 and 670.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.09, 1,872.68 and 670.29 is: 1,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.09 : 1,872.68 = 670.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.09/1,872.68 = 670.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.09x = 1,872.68 × 670.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.09x = 1,255,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,238.68/1,248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.73

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