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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.58, 1,880.68 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.58, 1,880.68 and 387.88 is: 581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.58 : 1,880.68 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.58/1,880.68 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.58x = 1,880.68 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.58x = 729,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,478.16/1,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.92

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