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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.25, 1,876.86 and 430.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.25, 1,876.86 and 430.09 is: 645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.25 : 1,876.86 = 430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.25/1,876.86 = 430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.25x = 1,876.86 × 430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.25x = 807,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,218.72/1,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.13

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