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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.15, 1,880.85 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.15, 1,880.85 and 668.64 is: 1,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.15 : 1,880.85 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.15/1,880.85 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.15x = 1,880.85 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.15x = 1,257,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,611.54/1,253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.56

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