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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.17, 1,874.70 and 429.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.17, 1,874.70 and 429.00 is: 642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.17 : 1,874.70 = 429.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.17/1,874.70 = 429.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.17x = 1,874.70 × 429.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.17x = 804,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,240.48/1,251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.79

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