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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.05, 1,876.22 and 634.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.05, 1,876.22 and 634.18 is: 951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.05 : 1,876.22 = 634.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.05/1,876.22 = 634.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.05x = 1,876.22 × 634.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.05x = 1,189,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,865.89/1,250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.85

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