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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.39, 1,880.32 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.39, 1,880.32 and 387.50 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.39 : 1,880.32 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.39/1,880.32 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.39x = 1,880.32 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.39x = 728,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,624.97/1,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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