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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.15, 1,874.75 and 428.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.15, 1,874.75 and 428.19 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.15 : 1,874.75 = 428.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.15/1,874.75 = 428.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.15x = 1,874.75 × 428.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.15x = 802,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,747.06/1,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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