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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.03, 1,885.71 and 672.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.03, 1,885.71 and 672.67 is: 1,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.03 : 1,885.71 = 672.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.03/1,885.71 = 672.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.03x = 1,885.71 × 672.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.03x = 1,268,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,460.55/1,258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.29

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