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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.81, 1,873.78 and 672.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.81, 1,873.78 and 672.47 is: 1,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.81 : 1,873.78 = 672.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.81/1,873.78 = 672.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.81x = 1,873.78 × 672.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.81x = 1,260,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,060.60/1,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.40

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