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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.28, 1,877.04 and 867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.28, 1,877.04 and 867.36 is: 1,299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.28 : 1,877.04 = 867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.28/1,877.04 = 867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.28x = 1,877.04 × 867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.28x = 1,628,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,069.41/1,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.05

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