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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.45, 1,876.91 and 601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.45, 1,876.91 and 601.83 is: 902.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.45 : 1,876.91 = 601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.45/1,876.91 = 601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.45x = 1,876.91 × 601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.45x = 1,129,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,577.74/1,251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.62

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