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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.51, 1,878.13 and 886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.51, 1,878.13 and 886.50 is: 1,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.51 : 1,878.13 = 886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.51/1,878.13 = 886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.51x = 1,878.13 × 886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.51x = 1,664,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,962.25/1,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.24

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