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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.64, 1,877.69 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.64, 1,877.69 and 385.75 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.64 : 1,877.69 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.64/1,877.69 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.64x = 1,877.69 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.64x = 724,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,318.92/1,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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