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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.56, 1,878.80 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.56, 1,878.80 and 559.44 is: 838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.56 : 1,878.80 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.56/1,878.80 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.56x = 1,878.80 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.56x = 1,051,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,075.87/1,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.47

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