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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.26, 1,886.83 and 673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.26, 1,886.83 and 673.16 is: 1,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.26 : 1,886.83 = 673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.26/1,886.83 = 673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.26x = 1,886.83 × 673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.26x = 1,270,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,138.48/1,258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.44

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