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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.20, 1,879.76 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.20, 1,879.76 and 375.74 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.20 : 1,879.76 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.20/1,879.76 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.20x = 1,879.76 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.20x = 706,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,297.50/1,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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