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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.92, 2,066.88 and 1,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.92, 2,066.88 and 1,253 is: 1,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.92 : 2,066.88 = 1,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.92/2,066.88 = 1,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.92x = 2,066.88 × 1,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.92x = 2,589,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,800.64/1,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.42

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