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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.08, 1,874.56 and 634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.08, 1,874.56 and 634.16 is: 950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.08 : 1,874.56 = 634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.08/1,874.56 = 634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.08x = 1,874.56 × 634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.08x = 1,188,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,770.97/1,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.20

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