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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.67, 1,878.43 and 886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.67, 1,878.43 and 886.64 is: 1,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.67 : 1,878.43 = 886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.67/1,878.43 = 886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.67x = 1,878.43 × 886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.67x = 1,665,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,491.18/1,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.49

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