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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.08, 1,879.28 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.08, 1,879.28 and 375.44 is: 563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.08 : 1,879.28 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.08/1,879.28 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.08x = 1,879.28 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.08x = 705,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,555.01/1,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.06

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