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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.60, 1,877.94 and 673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.60, 1,877.94 and 673.80 is: 1,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.60 : 1,877.94 = 673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.60/1,877.94 = 673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.60x = 1,877.94 × 673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.60x = 1,265,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,355.97/1,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.99

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