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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.94, 1,882 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.94, 1,882 and 484.98 is: 727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.94 : 1,882 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.94/1,882 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.94x = 1,882 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.94x = 912,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,732.36/1,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.89

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