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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.72, 1,876.11 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.72, 1,876.11 and 385.04 is: 577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.72 : 1,876.11 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.72/1,876.11 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.72x = 1,876.11 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.72x = 722,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,377.39/1,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.57

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