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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.42, 1,876.28 and 1,129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.42, 1,876.28 and 1,129.49 is: 1,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.42 : 1,876.28 = 1,129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.42/1,876.28 = 1,129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.42x = 1,876.28 × 1,129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.42x = 2,119,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,239.50/1,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.77

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