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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.97, 1,880.94 and 560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.97, 1,880.94 and 560.46 is: 840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.97 : 1,880.94 = 560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.97/1,880.94 = 560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.97x = 1,880.94 × 560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.97x = 1,054,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,191.63/1,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.68

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