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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.24, 1,877.42 and 604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.24, 1,877.42 and 604.43 is: 905.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.24 : 1,877.42 = 604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.24/1,877.42 = 604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.24x = 1,877.42 × 604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.24x = 1,134,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,768.97/1,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.47

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