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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.42, 1,880.50 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.42, 1,880.50 and 375.99 is: 564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.42 : 1,880.50 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.42/1,880.50 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.42x = 1,880.50 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.42x = 707,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,047.32/1,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.09

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