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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.96, 1,875.72 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.96, 1,875.72 and 385.04 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.96 : 1,875.72 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.96/1,875.72 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.96x = 1,875.72 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.96x = 722,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,227.23/1,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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