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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.88, 1,877.90 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.88, 1,877.90 and 636.08 is: 952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.88 : 1,877.90 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.88/1,877.90 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.88x = 1,877.90 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.88x = 1,194,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,482.06/1,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.63

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