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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.54, 1,877.23 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.54, 1,877.23 and 429.71 is: 644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.54 : 1,877.23 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.54/1,877.23 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.54x = 1,877.23 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.54x = 806,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,667.84/1,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.54

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