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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.62, 1,878.93 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.62, 1,878.93 and 386.73 is: 580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.62 : 1,878.93 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.62/1,878.93 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.62x = 1,878.93 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.62x = 726,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,638.60/1,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.10

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