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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.39, 1,877.11 and 385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.39, 1,877.11 and 385.71 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.39 : 1,877.11 = 385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.39/1,877.11 = 385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.39x = 1,877.11 × 385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.39x = 724,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,020.10/1,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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