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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.71, 1,880.05 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.71, 1,880.05 and 375.90 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.71 : 1,880.05 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.71/1,880.05 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.71x = 1,880.05 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.71x = 706,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,718.32/1,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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