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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.81, 1,881.12 and 604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.81, 1,881.12 and 604.46 is: 906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.81 : 1,881.12 = 604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.81/1,881.12 = 604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.81x = 1,881.12 × 604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.81x = 1,137,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,061.80/1,253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.89

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