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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.50, 1,877.35 and 461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.50, 1,877.35 and 461.07 is: 691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.50 : 1,877.35 = 461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.50/1,877.35 = 461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.50x = 1,877.35 × 461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.50x = 865,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,588.61/1,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.64

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