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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.82, 1,881.40 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.82, 1,881.40 and 706.04 is: 1,059.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.82 : 1,881.40 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.82/1,881.40 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.82x = 1,881.40 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.82x = 1,328,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,343.66/1,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.44

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