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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.72, 1,878.71 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.72, 1,878.71 and 375.18 is: 562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.72 : 1,878.71 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.72/1,878.71 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.72x = 1,878.71 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.72x = 704,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,858.17/1,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.66

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