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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.38, 1,876.51 and 666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.38, 1,876.51 and 666.26 is: 999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.38 : 1,876.51 = 666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.38/1,876.51 = 666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.38x = 1,876.51 × 666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.38x = 1,250,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,230.84/1,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.09

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