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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.13, 1,874.37 and 664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.13, 1,874.37 and 664.74 is: 996.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.13 : 1,874.37 = 664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.13/1,874.37 = 664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.13x = 1,874.37 × 664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.13x = 1,245,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,971.21/1,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.67

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