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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.34, 1,875.92 and 924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.34, 1,875.92 and 924.14 is: 1,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.34 : 1,875.92 = 924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.34/1,875.92 = 924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.34x = 1,875.92 × 924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.34x = 1,733,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,612.71/1,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.19

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