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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.72, 1,877.78 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.72, 1,877.78 and 386.03 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.72 : 1,877.78 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.72/1,877.78 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.72x = 1,877.78 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.72x = 724,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,885.07/1,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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