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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.34, 1,878.47 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.34, 1,878.47 and 327.86 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.34 : 1,878.47 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.34/1,878.47 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.34x = 1,878.47 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.34x = 615,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,875.17/1,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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