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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.63, 1,878.17 and 696.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.63, 1,878.17 and 696.78 is: 1,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.63 : 1,878.17 = 696.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.63/1,878.17 = 696.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.63x = 1,878.17 × 696.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.63x = 1,308,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,667.81/1,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.57

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