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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.90, 1,874.52 and 673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.90, 1,874.52 and 673.02 is: 1,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.90 : 1,874.52 = 673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.90/1,874.52 = 673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.90x = 1,874.52 × 673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.90x = 1,261,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,589.45/1,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.74

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