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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.96, 1,877.58 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.96, 1,877.58 and 386.34 is: 579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.96 : 1,877.58 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.96/1,877.58 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.96x = 1,877.58 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.96x = 725,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,384.26/1,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.40

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