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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.03, 1,887.21 and 673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.03, 1,887.21 and 673.67 is: 1,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.03 : 1,887.21 = 673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.03/1,887.21 = 673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.03x = 1,887.21 × 673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.03x = 1,271,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,356.76/1,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.79

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