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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.51, 1,880.11 and 637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.51, 1,880.11 and 637.66 is: 956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.51 : 1,880.11 = 637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.51/1,880.11 = 637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.51x = 1,880.11 × 637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.51x = 1,198,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,866.24/1,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.41

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