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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.78, 1,894.98 and 670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.78, 1,894.98 and 670.34 is: 1,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.78 : 1,894.98 = 670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.78/1,894.98 = 670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.78x = 1,894.98 × 670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.78x = 1,270,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,271.42/1,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.94

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