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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.88, 1,876.68 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.88, 1,876.68 and 385.32 is: 578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.88 : 1,876.68 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.88/1,876.68 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.88x = 1,876.68 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.88x = 723,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,122.34/1,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.09

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