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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.54, 1,881.84 and 1,151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.54, 1,881.84 and 1,151.66 is: 1,728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.54 : 1,881.84 = 1,151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.54/1,881.84 = 1,151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.54x = 1,881.84 × 1,151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.54x = 2,167,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,239.85/1,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.90

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