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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.44, 1,967.36 and 1,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.44, 1,967.36 and 1,253.28 is: 1,877.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.44 : 1,967.36 = 1,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.44/1,967.36 = 1,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.44x = 1,967.36 × 1,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.44x = 2,465,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,652.94/1,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.25

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