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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.48, 1,880.42 and 636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.48, 1,880.42 and 636.94 is: 955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.48 : 1,880.42 = 636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.48/1,880.42 = 636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.48x = 1,880.42 × 636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.48x = 1,197,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,714.71/1,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.51

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