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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.10, 1,879.07 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.10, 1,879.07 and 375.27 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.10 : 1,879.07 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.10/1,879.07 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.10x = 1,879.07 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.10x = 705,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,149.68/1,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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