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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.76, 1,880.37 and 387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.76, 1,880.37 and 387.87 is: 581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.76 : 1,880.37 = 387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.76/1,880.37 = 387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.76x = 1,880.37 × 387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.76x = 729,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,339.11/1,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.72

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