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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.60, 1,878.48 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.60, 1,878.48 and 674.88 is: 1,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.60 : 1,878.48 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.60/1,878.48 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.60x = 1,878.48 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.60x = 1,267,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,748.58/1,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.90

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