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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.88, 1,879.60 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.88, 1,879.60 and 387.28 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.88 : 1,879.60 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.88/1,879.60 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.88x = 1,879.60 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.88x = 727,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,931.49/1,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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