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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.20, 1,417.83 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.20, 1,417.83 and 251.87 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.20 : 1,417.83 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.20/1,417.83 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.20x = 1,417.83 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.20x = 357,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,100.49/945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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