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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.92, 1,880.96 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.92, 1,880.96 and 388.32 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.92 : 1,880.96 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.92/1,880.96 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.92x = 1,880.96 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.92x = 730,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,414.39/1,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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