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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.92, 1,889.02 and 674.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.92, 1,889.02 and 674.43 is: 1,011.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.92 : 1,889.02 = 674.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.92/1,889.02 = 674.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.92x = 1,889.02 × 674.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.92x = 1,274,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,011.76/1,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.18

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