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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.50, 1,887.21 and 673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.50, 1,887.21 and 673.41 is: 1,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.50 : 1,887.21 = 673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.50/1,887.21 = 673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.50x = 1,887.21 × 673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.50x = 1,270,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,866.09/1,258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.83

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