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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.93, 1,877.78 and 557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.93, 1,877.78 and 557.96 is: 836.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.93 : 1,877.78 = 557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.93/1,877.78 = 557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.93x = 1,877.78 × 557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.93x = 1,047,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,713.95/1,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.88

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