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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.76, 1,876.20 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.76, 1,876.20 and 385.20 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.76 : 1,876.20 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.76/1,876.20 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.76x = 1,876.20 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.76x = 722,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,712.24/1,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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