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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.13, 1,883.49 and 670.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.13, 1,883.49 and 670.89 is: 1,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.13 : 1,883.49 = 670.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.13/1,883.49 = 670.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.13x = 1,883.49 × 670.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.13x = 1,263,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,614.61/1,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.16

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