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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.28, 1,881.36 and 677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.28, 1,881.36 and 677.28 is: 1,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.28 : 1,881.36 = 677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.28/1,881.36 = 677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.28x = 1,881.36 × 677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.28x = 1,274,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,207.50/1,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.70

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