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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.84, 1,878.57 and 558.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.84, 1,878.57 and 558.93 is: 838.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.84 : 1,878.57 = 558.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.84/1,878.57 = 558.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.84x = 1,878.57 × 558.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.84x = 1,049,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,989.13/1,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.76

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