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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.02, 1,876.52 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.02, 1,876.52 and 326.50 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.02 : 1,876.52 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.02/1,876.52 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.02x = 1,876.52 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.02x = 612,683.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,683.78/1,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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