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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.01, 1,878 and 386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.01, 1,878 and 386.33 is: 579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.01 : 1,878 = 386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.01/1,878 = 386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.01x = 1,878 × 386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.01x = 725,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,518.35/1,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.48

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