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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.38, 1,878.57 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.38, 1,878.57 and 327.94 is: 491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.38 : 1,878.57 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.38/1,878.57 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.38x = 1,878.57 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.38x = 616,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,058.25/1,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.91

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