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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.94, 1,877.52 and 430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.94, 1,877.52 and 430.06 is: 644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.94 : 1,877.52 = 430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.94/1,877.52 = 430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.94x = 1,877.52 × 430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.94x = 807,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,446.25/1,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.96

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