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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.50, 1,878.66 and 704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.50, 1,878.66 and 704.34 is: 1,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.50 : 1,878.66 = 704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.50/1,878.66 = 704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.50x = 1,878.66 × 704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.50x = 1,323,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,215.38/1,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.31

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