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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.16, 1,879.10 and 419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.16, 1,879.10 and 419.93 is: 629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.16 : 1,879.10 = 419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.16/1,879.10 = 419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.16x = 1,879.10 × 419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.16x = 789,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,096.21/1,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.69

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