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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.32, 1,880.04 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.32, 1,880.04 and 387.64 is: 581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.32 : 1,880.04 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.32/1,880.04 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.32x = 1,880.04 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.32x = 728,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,778.71/1,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.48

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