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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.62, 1,878.54 and 667.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.62, 1,878.54 and 667.10 is: 1,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.62 : 1,878.54 = 667.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.62/1,878.54 = 667.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.62x = 1,878.54 × 667.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.62x = 1,253,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,179.98/1,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.25

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