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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.10, 1,880.19 and 675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.10, 1,880.19 and 675.30 is: 1,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.10 : 1,880.19 = 675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.10/1,880.19 = 675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.10x = 1,880.19 × 675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.10x = 1,269,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,692.31/1,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.24

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