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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.34, 1,880.01 and 594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.34, 1,880.01 and 594.81 is: 892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.34 : 1,880.01 = 594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.34/1,880.01 = 594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.34x = 1,880.01 × 594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.34x = 1,118,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,248.75/1,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.22

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