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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.64, 1,878.88 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.64, 1,878.88 and 483.04 is: 724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.64 : 1,878.88 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.64/1,878.88 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.64x = 1,878.88 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.64x = 907,574.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,574.20/1,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.53

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