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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.75, 1,878.05 and 668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.75, 1,878.05 and 668.93 is: 1,001.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.75 : 1,878.05 = 668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.75/1,878.05 = 668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.75x = 1,878.05 × 668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.75x = 1,256,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,271.25/1,254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.21

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