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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.98, 1,875.22 and 634.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.98, 1,875.22 and 634.62 is: 950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.98 : 1,875.22 = 634.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.98/1,875.22 = 634.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.98x = 1,875.22 × 634.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.98x = 1,190,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,052.12/1,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.54

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