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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.81, 1,879.39 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.81, 1,879.39 and 387.19 is: 580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.81 : 1,879.39 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.81/1,879.39 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.81x = 1,879.39 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.81x = 727,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,676.80/1,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.84

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