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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.53, 1,883.54 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.53, 1,883.54 and 606.89 is: 909.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.53 : 1,883.54 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.53/1,883.54 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.53x = 1,883.54 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.53x = 1,143,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,089.14/1,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.00

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