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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.28, 1,875 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.28, 1,875 and 481.36 is: 721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.28 : 1,875 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.28/1,875 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.28x = 1,875 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.28x = 902,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,550/1,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.30

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