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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.78, 1,879.35 and 386.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.78, 1,879.35 and 386.89 is: 580.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.78 : 1,879.35 = 386.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.78/1,879.35 = 386.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.78x = 1,879.35 × 386.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.78x = 727,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,101.72/1,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.39

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