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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.73, 1,879.07 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.73, 1,879.07 and 387.02 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.73 : 1,879.07 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.73/1,879.07 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.73x = 1,879.07 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.73x = 727,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,226.34/1,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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