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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.98, 1,878.00 and 386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.98, 1,878.00 and 386.30 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.98 : 1,878.00 = 386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.98/1,878.00 = 386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.98x = 1,878.00 × 386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.98x = 725,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,466.26/1,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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