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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.90, 1,880.86 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.90, 1,880.86 and 376.42 is: 564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.90 : 1,880.86 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.90/1,880.86 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.90x = 1,880.86 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.90x = 707,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,993.32/1,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.63

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