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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.55, 1,878.84 and 386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.55, 1,878.84 and 386.87 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.55 : 1,878.84 = 386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.55/1,878.84 = 386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.55x = 1,878.84 × 386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.55x = 726,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,857.44/1,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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