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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.22, 1,876.86 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.22, 1,876.86 and 385.54 is: 578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.22 : 1,876.86 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.22/1,876.86 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.22x = 1,876.86 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.22x = 723,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,604.60/1,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.32

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