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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.66, 1,874.49 and 676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.66, 1,874.49 and 676.18 is: 1,014.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.66 : 1,874.49 = 676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.66/1,874.49 = 676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.66x = 1,874.49 × 676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.66x = 1,267,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,492.65/1,249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.27

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