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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.40, 1,877.30 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.40, 1,877.30 and 385.60 is: 578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.40 : 1,877.30 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.40/1,877.30 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.40x = 1,877.30 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.40x = 723,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,886.88/1,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.46

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