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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.96, 1,880.39 and 388.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.96, 1,880.39 and 388.07 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.96 : 1,880.39 = 388.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.96/1,880.39 = 388.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.96x = 1,880.39 × 388.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.96x = 729,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,711.61/1,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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