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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.19, 1,876.65 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.19, 1,876.65 and 373.60 is: 560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.19 : 1,876.65 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.19/1,876.65 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.19x = 1,876.65 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.19x = 701,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,116.44/1,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.36

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