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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.10, 1,878.03 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.10, 1,878.03 and 327.66 is: 491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.10 : 1,878.03 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.10/1,878.03 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.10x = 1,878.03 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.10x = 615,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,355.31/1,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.46

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