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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.83, 1,879.26 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.83, 1,879.26 and 387.15 is: 580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.83 : 1,879.26 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.83/1,879.26 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.83x = 1,879.26 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.83x = 727,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,555.51/1,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.73

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