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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.28, 1,878.72 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.28, 1,878.72 and 386.56 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.28 : 1,878.72 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.28/1,878.72 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.28x = 1,878.72 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.28x = 726,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,238.00/1,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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