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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.48, 1,880.08 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.48, 1,880.08 and 329.11 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.48 : 1,880.08 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.48/1,880.08 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.48x = 1,880.08 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.48x = 618,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,753.13/1,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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