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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.73, 1,878.04 and 558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.73, 1,878.04 and 558.34 is: 837.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.73 : 1,878.04 = 558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.73/1,878.04 = 558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.73x = 1,878.04 × 558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.73x = 1,048,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,581.55/1,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.71

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