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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.92, 1,880.96 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.92, 1,880.96 and 329.52 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.92 : 1,880.96 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.92/1,880.96 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.92x = 1,880.96 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.92x = 619,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,813.94/1,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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