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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.69, 1,877.84 and 386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.69, 1,877.84 and 386 is: 579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.69 : 1,877.84 = 386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.69/1,877.84 = 386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.69x = 1,877.84 × 386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.69x = 724,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,846.24/1,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.09

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