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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.70, 1,876.23 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.70, 1,876.23 and 385.08 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.70 : 1,876.23 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.70/1,876.23 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.70x = 1,876.23 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.70x = 722,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,498.65/1,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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