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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253, 1,880.40 and 483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253, 1,880.40 and 483.50 is: 725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253 : 1,880.40 = 483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253/1,880.40 = 483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253x = 1,880.40 × 483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253x = 909,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,173.40/1,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.60

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