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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.58, 1,881.51 and 669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.58, 1,881.51 and 669.08 is: 1,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.58 : 1,881.51 = 669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.58/1,881.51 = 669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.58x = 1,881.51 × 669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.58x = 1,258,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,871.30/1,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.22

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