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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.17, 1,876.41 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.17, 1,876.41 and 373.64 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.17 : 1,876.41 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.17/1,876.41 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.17x = 1,876.41 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.17x = 701,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,092.45/1,251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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