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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.34, 1,877.10 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.34, 1,877.10 and 429.70 is: 644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.34 : 1,877.10 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.34/1,877.10 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.34x = 1,877.10 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.34x = 806,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,589.87/1,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.58

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