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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.08, 1,872.88 and 736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.08, 1,872.88 and 736.80 is: 1,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.08 : 1,872.88 = 736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.08/1,872.88 = 736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.08x = 1,872.88 × 736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.08x = 1,379,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,937.98/1,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.88

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