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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.27, 1,876.80 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.27, 1,876.80 and 385.50 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.27 : 1,876.80 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.27/1,876.80 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.27x = 1,876.80 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.27x = 723,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,506.40/1,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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