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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.84, 1,877.54 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.84, 1,877.54 and 430.14 is: 645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.84 : 1,877.54 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.84/1,877.54 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.84x = 1,877.54 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.84x = 807,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,605.06/1,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.13

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