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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.54, 1,880.30 and 484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.54, 1,880.30 and 484.04 is: 726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.54 : 1,880.30 = 484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.54/1,880.30 = 484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.54x = 1,880.30 × 484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.54x = 910,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,146.32/1,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.06

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