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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.02, 1,878.99 and 667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.02, 1,878.99 and 667.90 is: 1,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.02 : 1,878.99 = 667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.02/1,878.99 = 667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.02x = 1,878.99 × 667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.02x = 1,254,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,977.42/1,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.56

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