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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.87, 1,878.09 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.87, 1,878.09 and 386.16 is: 579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.87 : 1,878.09 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.87/1,878.09 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.87x = 1,878.09 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.87x = 725,243.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,243.23/1,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.33

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