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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.62, 1,877.75 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.62, 1,877.75 and 374.12 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.62 : 1,877.75 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.62/1,877.75 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.62x = 1,877.75 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.62x = 702,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,503.12/1,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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