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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.96, 1,874.95 and 600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.96, 1,874.95 and 600.54 is: 900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.96 : 1,874.95 = 600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.96/1,874.95 = 600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.96x = 1,874.95 × 600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.96x = 1,125,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,982.47/1,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.82

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