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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.56, 1,877.88 and 674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.56, 1,877.88 and 674.84 is: 1,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.56 : 1,877.88 = 674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.56/1,877.88 = 674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.56x = 1,877.88 × 674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.56x = 1,267,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,268.54/1,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.55

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