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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.10, 1,872.90 and 991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.10, 1,872.90 and 991.80 is: 1,485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.10 : 1,872.90 = 991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.10/1,872.90 = 991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.10x = 1,872.90 × 991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.10x = 1,857,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,542.22/1,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.91

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