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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.86, 1,877.81 and 386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.86, 1,877.81 and 386.17 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.86 : 1,877.81 = 386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.86/1,877.81 = 386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.86x = 1,877.81 × 386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.86x = 725,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,153.89/1,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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