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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.60, 1,880.55 and 376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.60, 1,880.55 and 376.15 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.60 : 1,880.55 = 376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.60/1,880.55 = 376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.60x = 1,880.55 × 376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.60x = 707,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,368.88/1,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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