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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.30, 1,876.86 and 429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.30, 1,876.86 and 429.55 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.30 : 1,876.86 = 429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.30/1,876.86 = 429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.30x = 1,876.86 × 429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.30x = 806,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,205.21/1,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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