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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.64, 1,877.54 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.64, 1,877.54 and 386.04 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.64 : 1,877.54 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.64/1,877.54 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.64x = 1,877.54 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.64x = 724,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,805.54/1,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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