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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.73, 1,879.56 and 1,117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.73, 1,879.56 and 1,117.07 is: 1,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.73 : 1,879.56 = 1,117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.73/1,879.56 = 1,117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.73x = 1,879.56 × 1,117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.73x = 2,099,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,590.69/1,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.68

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