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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.44, 1,881.58 and 670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.44, 1,881.58 and 670.68 is: 1,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.44 : 1,881.58 = 670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.44/1,881.58 = 670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.44x = 1,881.58 × 670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.44x = 1,261,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,938.07/1,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.98

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