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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.85, 1,880.82 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.85, 1,880.82 and 388.17 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.85 : 1,880.82 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.85/1,880.82 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.85x = 1,880.82 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.85x = 730,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,077.90/1,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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