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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.78, 1,878.35 and 704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.78, 1,878.35 and 704.12 is: 1,056.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.78 : 1,878.35 = 704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.78/1,878.35 = 704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.78x = 1,878.35 × 704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.78x = 1,322,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,583.80/1,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.56

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