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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.71, 1,878.71 and 387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.71, 1,878.71 and 387.09 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.71 : 1,878.71 = 387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.71/1,878.71 = 387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.71x = 1,878.71 × 387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.71x = 727,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,227.92/1,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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