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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.81, 1,880.75 and 388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.81, 1,880.75 and 388.13 is: 582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.81 : 1,880.75 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.81/1,880.75 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.81x = 1,880.75 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.81x = 729,967.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,967.06/1,253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.20

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