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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.91, 1,887.80 and 673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.91, 1,887.80 and 673.82 is: 1,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.91 : 1,887.80 = 673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.91/1,887.80 = 673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.91x = 1,887.80 × 673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.91x = 1,272,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,024.59/1,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.42

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