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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.42, 1,879.92 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.42, 1,879.92 and 387.50 is: 581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.42 : 1,879.92 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.42/1,879.92 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.42x = 1,879.92 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.42x = 728,469
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,469/1,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.19

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