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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.40, 1,876.56 and 963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.40, 1,876.56 and 963.04 is: 1,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.40 : 1,876.56 = 963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.40/1,876.56 = 963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.40x = 1,876.56 × 963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.40x = 1,807,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,202.34/1,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.14

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