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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251, 1,876.35 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251, 1,876.35 and 429.26 is: 643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251 : 1,876.35 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251/1,876.35 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251x = 1,876.35 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251x = 805,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,442.00/1,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.84

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