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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.07, 1,878.08 and 419.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.07, 1,878.08 and 419.19 is: 628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.07 : 1,878.08 = 419.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.07/1,878.08 = 419.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.07x = 1,878.08 × 419.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.07x = 787,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,272.36/1,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.78

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