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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.29, 1,876.71 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.29, 1,876.71 and 373.77 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.29 : 1,876.71 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.29/1,876.71 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.29x = 1,876.71 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.29x = 701,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,448.51/1,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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