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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.96, 1,876.37 and 385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.96, 1,876.37 and 385.27 is: 577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.96 : 1,876.37 = 385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.96/1,876.37 = 385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.96x = 1,876.37 × 385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.96x = 722,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,902.45/1,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.88

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