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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.88, 1,879.64 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.88, 1,879.64 and 387.20 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.88 : 1,879.64 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.88/1,879.64 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.88x = 1,879.64 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.88x = 727,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,796.61/1,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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