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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.45, 1,877.18 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.45, 1,877.18 and 429.71 is: 644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.45 : 1,877.18 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.45/1,877.18 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.45x = 1,877.18 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.45x = 806,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,631.48/1,251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.56

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