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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.24, 1,877.16 and 429.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.24, 1,877.16 and 429.29 is: 644.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.24 : 1,877.16 = 429.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.24/1,877.16 = 429.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.24x = 1,877.16 × 429.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.24x = 805,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,846.02/1,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.04

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