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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.30, 1,877.90 and 667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.30, 1,877.90 and 667.68 is: 1,000.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.30 : 1,877.90 = 667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.30/1,877.90 = 667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.30x = 1,877.90 × 667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.30x = 1,253,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,836.27/1,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.43

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