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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.44, 1,878.34 and 888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.44, 1,878.34 and 888.94 is: 1,332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.44 : 1,878.34 = 888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.44/1,878.34 = 888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.44x = 1,878.34 × 888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.44x = 1,669,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,731.56/1,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.12

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