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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.46, 1,876.89 and 1,057.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.46, 1,876.89 and 1,057.98 is: 1,584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.46 : 1,876.89 = 1,057.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.46/1,876.89 = 1,057.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.46x = 1,876.89 × 1,057.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.46x = 1,985,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,712.08/1,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.18

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