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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.76, 1,879.37 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.76, 1,879.37 and 604.14 is: 905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.76 : 1,879.37 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.76/1,879.37 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.76x = 1,879.37 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.76x = 1,135,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,402.59/1,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.60

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