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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.55, 1,879.17 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.55, 1,879.17 and 375.12 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.55 : 1,879.17 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.55/1,879.17 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.55x = 1,879.17 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.55x = 704,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,914.25/1,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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