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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.90, 1,877.86 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.90, 1,877.86 and 386.22 is: 579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.90 : 1,877.86 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.90/1,877.86 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.90x = 1,877.86 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.90x = 725,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,267.09/1,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.33

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