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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.47, 1,878.69 and 386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.47, 1,878.69 and 386.79 is: 580.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.47 : 1,878.69 = 386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.47/1,878.69 = 386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.47x = 1,878.69 × 386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.47x = 726,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,658.51/1,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.18

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