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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.54, 1,883.20 and 670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.54, 1,883.20 and 670.38 is: 1,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.54 : 1,883.20 = 670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.54/1,883.20 = 670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.54x = 1,883.20 × 670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.54x = 1,262,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,446.85/1,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.51

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