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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.61, 1,876.01 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.61, 1,876.01 and 385.53 is: 578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.61 : 1,876.01 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.61/1,876.01 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.61x = 1,876.01 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.61x = 723,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,256.21/1,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.32

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