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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.28, 1,897.23 and 671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.28, 1,897.23 and 671.84 is: 1,008.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.28 : 1,897.23 = 671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.28/1,897.23 = 671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.28x = 1,897.23 × 671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.28x = 1,274,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,625.52/1,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.19

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