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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.98, 1,880.97 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.98, 1,880.97 and 329.46 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.98 : 1,880.97 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.98/1,880.97 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.98x = 1,880.97 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.98x = 619,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,701.25/1,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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