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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.91, 1,880.22 and 669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.91, 1,880.22 and 669.24 is: 1,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.91 : 1,880.22 = 669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.91/1,880.22 = 669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.91x = 1,880.22 × 669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.91x = 1,258,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,318.43/1,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.52

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