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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.41, 1,876.50 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.41, 1,876.50 and 429.39 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.41 : 1,876.50 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.41/1,876.50 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.41x = 1,876.50 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.41x = 805,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,750.34/1,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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