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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.82, 1,878.34 and 760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.82, 1,878.34 and 760.38 is: 1,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.82 : 1,878.34 = 760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.82/1,878.34 = 760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.82x = 1,878.34 × 760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.82x = 1,428,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,255.22/1,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.12

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