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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.29, 1,880.07 and 387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.29, 1,880.07 and 387.67 is: 581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.29 : 1,880.07 = 387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.29/1,880.07 = 387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.29x = 1,880.07 × 387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.29x = 728,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,846.74/1,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.55

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