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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.89, 1,878.08 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.89, 1,878.08 and 429.96 is: 645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.89 : 1,878.08 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.89/1,878.08 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.89x = 1,878.08 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.89x = 807,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,497.13/1,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.03

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