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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.08, 1,875.84 and 665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.08, 1,875.84 and 665.44 is: 998.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.08 : 1,875.84 = 665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.08/1,875.84 = 665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.08x = 1,875.84 × 665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.08x = 1,248,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,258.97/1,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.54

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