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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.63, 1,879.14 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.63, 1,879.14 and 387.14 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.63 : 1,879.14 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.63/1,879.14 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.63x = 1,879.14 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.63x = 727,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,490.26/1,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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