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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.01, 1,875.25 and 558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.01, 1,875.25 and 558.04 is: 836.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.01 : 1,875.25 = 558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.01/1,875.25 = 558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.01x = 1,875.25 × 558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.01x = 1,046,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,464.51/1,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.50

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