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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.02, 1,883.49 and 670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.02, 1,883.49 and 670.90 is: 1,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.02 : 1,883.49 = 670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.02/1,883.49 = 670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.02x = 1,883.49 × 670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.02x = 1,263,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,633.44/1,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.06

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