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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.57, 1,879.28 and 604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.57, 1,879.28 and 604.76 is: 906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.57 : 1,879.28 = 604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.57/1,879.28 = 604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.57x = 1,879.28 × 604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.57x = 1,136,510.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,510.35/1,253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.62

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