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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.21, 1,874.76 and 429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.21, 1,874.76 and 429.04 is: 642.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.21 : 1,874.76 = 429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.21/1,874.76 = 429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.21x = 1,874.76 × 429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.21x = 804,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,342.34/1,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.85

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