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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.20, 1,878.36 and 676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.20, 1,878.36 and 676.24 is: 1,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.20 : 1,878.36 = 676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.20/1,878.36 = 676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.20x = 1,878.36 × 676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.20x = 1,270,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,222.17/1,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.58

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