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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.98, 1,879.34 and 387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.98, 1,879.34 and 387.30 is: 580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.98 : 1,879.34 = 387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.98/1,879.34 = 387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.98x = 1,879.34 × 387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.98x = 727,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,868.38/1,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.91

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