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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.61, 1,880.78 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.61, 1,880.78 and 376.08 is: 564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.61 : 1,880.78 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.61/1,880.78 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.61x = 1,880.78 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.61x = 707,321.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,321.86/1,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.23

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