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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.32, 1,877.29 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.32, 1,877.29 and 471.33 is: 707.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.32 : 1,877.29 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.32/1,877.29 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.32x = 1,877.29 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.32x = 884,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,821.92/1,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.11

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