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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.70, 1,884.02 and 671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.70, 1,884.02 and 671.40 is: 1,006.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.70 : 1,884.02 = 671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.70/1,884.02 = 671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.70x = 1,884.02 × 671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.70x = 1,264,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,931.03/1,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.55

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