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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.53, 1,883.46 and 671.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.53, 1,883.46 and 671.17 is: 1,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.53 : 1,883.46 = 671.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.53/1,883.46 = 671.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.53x = 1,883.46 × 671.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.53x = 1,264,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,121.85/1,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.04

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