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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.89, 1,879.59 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.89, 1,879.59 and 375.38 is: 563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.89 : 1,879.59 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.89/1,879.59 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.89x = 1,879.59 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.89x = 705,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,556.74/1,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.14

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