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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.67, 1,880.96 and 560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.67, 1,880.96 and 560.28 is: 840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.67 : 1,880.96 = 560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.67/1,880.96 = 560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.67x = 1,880.96 × 560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.67x = 1,053,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,861.47/1,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.62

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