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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.98, 1,886.04 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.98, 1,886.04 and 672.96 is: 1,008.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.98 : 1,886.04 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.98/1,886.04 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.98x = 1,886.04 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.98x = 1,269,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,229.48/1,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.94

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