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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.04, 1,878.48 and 483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.04, 1,878.48 and 483 is: 724.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.04 : 1,878.48 = 483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.04/1,878.48 = 483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.04x = 1,878.48 × 483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.04x = 907,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,305.84/1,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.08

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