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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.38, 1,878.66 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.38, 1,878.66 and 482.88 is: 724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.38 : 1,878.66 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.38/1,878.66 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.38x = 1,878.66 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.38x = 907,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,167.34/1,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.35

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