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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.19, 1,880.10 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.19, 1,880.10 and 473.25 is: 709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.19 : 1,880.10 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.19/1,880.10 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.19x = 1,880.10 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.19x = 889,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,757.33/1,253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.99

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