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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.31, 1,877.23 and 666.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.31, 1,877.23 and 666.67 is: 1,000.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.31 : 1,877.23 = 666.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.31/1,877.23 = 666.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.31x = 1,877.23 × 666.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.31x = 1,251,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,492.92/1,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.15

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