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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.13, 1,880.06 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.13, 1,880.06 and 375.66 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.13 : 1,880.06 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.13/1,880.06 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.13x = 1,880.06 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.13x = 706,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,263.34/1,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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