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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.64, 1,874.52 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.64, 1,874.52 and 673.20 is: 1,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.64 : 1,874.52 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.64/1,874.52 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.64x = 1,874.52 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.64x = 1,261,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,926.86/1,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.02

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