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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.91, 1,889.29 and 674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.91, 1,889.29 and 674.82 is: 1,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.91 : 1,889.29 = 674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.91/1,889.29 = 674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.91x = 1,889.29 × 674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.91x = 1,274,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,930.68/1,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.92

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