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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.49, 1,880.27 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.49, 1,880.27 and 737.12 is: 1,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.49 : 1,880.27 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.49/1,880.27 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.49x = 1,880.27 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.49x = 1,385,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,971.54/1,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.69

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