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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.67, 1,880.94 and 387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.67, 1,880.94 and 387.98 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.67 : 1,880.94 = 387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.67/1,880.94 = 387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.67x = 1,880.94 × 387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.67x = 729,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,767.10/1,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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