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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.46, 1,877.46 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.46, 1,877.46 and 385.75 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.46 : 1,877.46 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.46/1,877.46 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.46x = 1,877.46 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.46x = 724,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,230.20/1,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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