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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.94, 1,877.82 and 429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.94, 1,877.82 and 429.88 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.94 : 1,877.82 = 429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.94/1,877.82 = 429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.94x = 1,877.82 × 429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.94x = 807,237.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,237.26/1,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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