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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.96, 1,878.80 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.96, 1,878.80 and 387.04 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.96 : 1,878.80 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.96/1,878.80 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.96x = 1,878.80 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.96x = 727,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,170.75/1,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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