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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.87, 1,877.79 and 471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.87, 1,877.79 and 471.84 is: 707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.87 : 1,877.79 = 471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.87/1,877.79 = 471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.87x = 1,877.79 × 471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.87x = 886,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,016.43/1,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.75

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