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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.04, 1,874.22 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.04, 1,874.22 and 634 is: 949.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.04 : 1,874.22 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.04/1,874.22 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.04x = 1,874.22 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.04x = 1,188,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,255.48/1,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.81

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