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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.41, 1,877.66 and 673.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.41, 1,877.66 and 673.61 is: 1,010.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.41 : 1,877.66 = 673.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.41/1,877.66 = 673.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.41x = 1,877.66 × 673.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.41x = 1,264,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,810.55/1,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.71

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