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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.72, 1,879.17 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.72, 1,879.17 and 386.92 is: 580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.72 : 1,879.17 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.72/1,879.17 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.72x = 1,879.17 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.72x = 727,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,088.46/1,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.41

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