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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.71, 1,877.52 and 386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.71, 1,877.52 and 386 is: 578.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.71 : 1,877.52 = 386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.71/1,877.52 = 386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.71x = 1,877.52 × 386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.71x = 724,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,722.72/1,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.99

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