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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.38, 1,880.16 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.38, 1,880.16 and 483.88 is: 725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.38 : 1,880.16 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.38/1,880.16 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.38x = 1,880.16 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.38x = 909,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,771.82/1,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.85

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