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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.70, 1,880.46 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.70, 1,880.46 and 388.08 is: 582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.70 : 1,880.46 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.70/1,880.46 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.70x = 1,880.46 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.70x = 729,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,768.92/1,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.09

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