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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.83, 1,878.36 and 835.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.83, 1,878.36 and 835.63 is: 1,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.83 : 1,878.36 = 835.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.83/1,878.36 = 835.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.83x = 1,878.36 × 835.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.83x = 1,569,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,609.79/1,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.85

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