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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.15, 1,873.16 and 427.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.15, 1,873.16 and 427.97 is: 641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.15 : 1,873.16 = 427.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.15/1,873.16 = 427.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.15x = 1,873.16 × 427.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.15x = 801,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,644.78/1,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.24

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