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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.48, 1,877.22 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.48, 1,877.22 and 567 is: 850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.48 : 1,877.22 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.48/1,877.22 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.48x = 1,877.22 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.48x = 1,064,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,383.74/1,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.50

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