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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.18, 1,878.35 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.18, 1,878.35 and 374.61 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.18 : 1,878.35 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.18/1,878.35 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.18x = 1,878.35 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.18x = 703,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,639.30/1,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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