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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.80, 1,729.38 and 881.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.80, 1,729.38 and 881.56 is: 1,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.80 : 1,729.38 = 881.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.80/1,729.38 = 881.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.80x = 1,729.38 × 881.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.80x = 1,524,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,552.23/1,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.95

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