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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.21, 1,880.10 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.21, 1,880.10 and 387.50 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.21 : 1,880.10 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.21/1,880.10 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.21x = 1,880.10 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.21x = 728,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,538.75/1,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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