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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.96, 1,878.91 and 1,187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.96, 1,878.91 and 1,187.73 is: 1,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.96 : 1,878.91 = 1,187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.96/1,878.91 = 1,187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.96x = 1,878.91 × 1,187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.96x = 2,231,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,629.99/1,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.50

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