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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.83, 1,880.98 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.83, 1,880.98 and 387.94 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.83 : 1,880.98 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.83/1,880.98 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.83x = 1,880.98 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.83x = 729,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,707.38/1,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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