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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.59, 1,877.71 and 471.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.59, 1,877.71 and 471.60 is: 707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.59 : 1,877.71 = 471.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.59/1,877.71 = 471.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.59x = 1,877.71 × 471.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.59x = 885,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,517.47/1,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.52

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