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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.79, 1,878.06 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.79, 1,878.06 and 374.30 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.79 : 1,878.06 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.79/1,878.06 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.79x = 1,878.06 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.79x = 702,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,957.86/1,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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