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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.09, 1,888.08 and 674.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.09, 1,888.08 and 674.00 is: 1,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.09 : 1,888.08 = 674.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.09/1,888.08 = 674.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.09x = 1,888.08 × 674.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.09x = 1,272,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,571.65/1,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.70

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