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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.87, 1,879.59 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.87, 1,879.59 and 387.16 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.87 : 1,879.59 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.87/1,879.59 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.87x = 1,879.59 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.87x = 727,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,702.06/1,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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