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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.48, 1,873.38 and 787.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.48, 1,873.38 and 787.62 is: 1,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.48 : 1,873.38 = 787.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.48/1,873.38 = 787.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.48x = 1,873.38 × 787.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.48x = 1,475,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,511.56/1,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.01

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