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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.06, 1,877.30 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.06, 1,877.30 and 557.64 is: 836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.06 : 1,877.30 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.06/1,877.30 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.06x = 1,877.30 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.06x = 1,046,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,857.57/1,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.78

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