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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.18, 1,876.68 and 557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.18, 1,876.68 and 557.91 is: 836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.18 : 1,876.68 = 557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.18/1,876.68 = 557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.18x = 1,876.68 × 557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.18x = 1,047,018.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,018.54/1,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.82

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