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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.65, 1,877.80 and 374.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.65, 1,877.80 and 374.17 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.65 : 1,877.80 = 374.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.65/1,877.80 = 374.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.65x = 1,877.80 × 374.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.65x = 702,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,616.43/1,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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