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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.01, 1,877.67 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.01, 1,877.67 and 635.16 is: 953.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.01 : 1,877.67 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.01/1,877.67 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.01x = 1,877.67 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.01x = 1,192,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,620.88/1,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.33

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