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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.54, 1,879.77 and 483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.54, 1,879.77 and 483.50 is: 725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.54 : 1,879.77 = 483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.54/1,879.77 = 483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.54x = 1,879.77 × 483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.54x = 908,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,868.80/1,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.04

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