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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.36, 1,880.24 and 636.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.36, 1,880.24 and 636.81 is: 955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.36 : 1,880.24 = 636.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.36/1,880.24 = 636.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.36x = 1,880.24 × 636.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.36x = 1,197,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,355.63/1,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.32

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