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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.38, 1,877.35 and 385.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.38, 1,877.35 and 385.78 is: 578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.38 : 1,877.35 = 385.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.38/1,877.35 = 385.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.38x = 1,877.35 × 385.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.38x = 724,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,244.08/1,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.76

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