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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.20, 1,878.57 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.20, 1,878.57 and 374.73 is: 562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.20 : 1,878.57 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.20/1,878.57 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.20x = 1,878.57 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.20x = 703,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,956.54/1,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.18

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