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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.93, 1,880 and 483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.93, 1,880 and 483.25 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.93 : 1,880 = 483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.93/1,880 = 483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.93x = 1,880 × 483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.93x = 908,510
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,510/1,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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