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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.18, 1,071.48 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.18, 1,071.48 and 251.94 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.18 : 1,071.48 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.18/1,071.48 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.18x = 1,071.48 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.18x = 269,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,948.67/714.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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