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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.52, 1,880.36 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.52, 1,880.36 and 329.10 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.52 : 1,880.36 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.52/1,880.36 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.52x = 1,880.36 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.52x = 618,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,826.48/1,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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