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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.80, 1,874.96 and 634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.80, 1,874.96 and 634.44 is: 950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.80 : 1,874.96 = 634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.80/1,874.96 = 634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.80x = 1,874.96 × 634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.80x = 1,189,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,559.41/1,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.28

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