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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.36, 1,880.36 and 733.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.36, 1,880.36 and 733.79 is: 1,100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.36 : 1,880.36 = 733.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.36/1,880.36 = 733.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.36x = 1,880.36 × 733.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.36x = 1,379,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,789.36/1,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.87

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