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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.56, 1,880.06 and 603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.56, 1,880.06 and 603.75 is: 906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.56 : 1,880.06 = 603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.56/1,880.06 = 603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.56x = 1,880.06 × 603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.56x = 1,135,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,085.47/1,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.21

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