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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.02, 1,876.26 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.02, 1,876.26 and 634.34 is: 951.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.02 : 1,876.26 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.02/1,876.26 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.02x = 1,876.26 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.02x = 1,190,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,186.77/1,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.37

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