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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.37, 1,881.69 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.37, 1,881.69 and 388.75 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.37 : 1,881.69 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.37/1,881.69 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.37x = 1,881.69 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.37x = 731,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,506.99/1,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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