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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.70, 1,880.72 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.70, 1,880.72 and 420.48 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.70 : 1,880.72 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.70/1,880.72 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.70x = 1,880.72 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.70x = 790,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,805.15/1,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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