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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.05, 1,874.51 and 428.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.05, 1,874.51 and 428.87 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.05 : 1,874.51 = 428.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.05/1,874.51 = 428.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.05x = 1,874.51 × 428.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.05x = 803,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,921.10/1,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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