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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.76, 1,881.31 and 705.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.76, 1,881.31 and 705.98 is: 1,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.76 : 1,881.31 = 705.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.76/1,881.31 = 705.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.76x = 1,881.31 × 705.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.76x = 1,328,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,167.23/1,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.35

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