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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.29, 1,877.49 and 819.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.29, 1,877.49 and 819.13 is: 1,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.29 : 1,877.49 = 819.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.29/1,877.49 = 819.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.29x = 1,877.49 × 819.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.29x = 1,537,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,908.38/1,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.10

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