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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.35, 1,882.16 and 1,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.35, 1,882.16 and 1,044.91 is: 1,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.35 : 1,882.16 = 1,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.35/1,882.16 = 1,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.35x = 1,882.16 × 1,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.35x = 1,966,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,684.14/1,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.14

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