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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.10, 1,875.45 and 973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.10, 1,875.45 and 973.30 is: 1,459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.10 : 1,875.45 = 973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.10/1,875.45 = 973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.10x = 1,875.45 × 973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.10x = 1,825,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,375.49/1,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.02

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