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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.58, 1,879.53 and 668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.58, 1,879.53 and 668.21 is: 1,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.58 : 1,879.53 = 668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.58/1,879.53 = 668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.58x = 1,879.53 × 668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.58x = 1,255,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,913.01/1,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.87

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