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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.02, 1,873.81 and 816.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.02, 1,873.81 and 816.27 is: 1,223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.02 : 1,873.81 = 816.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.02/1,873.81 = 816.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.02x = 1,873.81 × 816.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.02x = 1,529,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,534.89/1,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.61

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