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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.59, 1,873.44 and 670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.59, 1,873.44 and 670.79 is: 1,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.59 : 1,873.44 = 670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.59/1,873.44 = 670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.59x = 1,873.44 × 670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.59x = 1,256,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,689.50/1,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.48

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