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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.60, 1,878.96 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.60, 1,878.96 and 386.96 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.60 : 1,878.96 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.60/1,878.96 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.60x = 1,878.96 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.60x = 727,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,082.36/1,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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