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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.04, 1,877.10 and 818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.04, 1,877.10 and 818.88 is: 1,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.04 : 1,877.10 = 818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.04/1,877.10 = 818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.04x = 1,877.10 × 818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.04x = 1,537,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,119.65/1,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.71

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