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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.50, 1,880.35 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.50, 1,880.35 and 387.81 is: 581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.50 : 1,880.35 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.50/1,880.35 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.50x = 1,880.35 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.50x = 729,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,218.53/1,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.75

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