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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.81, 1,877.70 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.81, 1,877.70 and 386.10 is: 579.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.81 : 1,877.70 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.81/1,877.70 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.81x = 1,877.70 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.81x = 724,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,979.97/1,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.15

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