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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.46, 1,882.64 and 670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.46, 1,882.64 and 670.33 is: 1,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.46 : 1,882.64 = 670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.46/1,882.64 = 670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.46x = 1,882.64 × 670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.46x = 1,261,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,980.66/1,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.20

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