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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.92, 1,880.88 and 677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.92, 1,880.88 and 677.92 is: 1,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.92 : 1,880.88 = 677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.92/1,880.88 = 677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.92x = 1,880.88 × 677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.92x = 1,275,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,086.17/1,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.88

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