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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.09, 1,879.69 and 675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.09, 1,879.69 and 675.75 is: 1,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.09 : 1,879.69 = 675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.09/1,879.69 = 675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.09x = 1,879.69 × 675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.09x = 1,270,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,200.52/1,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.85

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