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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.76, 1,877.75 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.76, 1,877.75 and 429.70 is: 644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.76 : 1,877.75 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.76/1,877.75 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.76x = 1,877.75 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.76x = 806,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,869.18/1,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.59

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