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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.32, 1,877.24 and 705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.32, 1,877.24 and 705.20 is: 1,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.32 : 1,877.24 = 705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.32/1,877.24 = 705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.32x = 1,877.24 × 705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.32x = 1,323,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,829.65/1,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.26

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