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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.06, 1,876.56 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.06, 1,876.56 and 326.61 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.06 : 1,876.56 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.06/1,876.56 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.06x = 1,876.56 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.06x = 612,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,903.26/1,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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