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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.96, 1,881.89 and 669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.96, 1,881.89 and 669.83 is: 1,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.96 : 1,881.89 = 669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.96/1,881.89 = 669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.96x = 1,881.89 × 669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.96x = 1,260,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,536.97/1,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.45

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