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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.16, 1,872.78 and 700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.16, 1,872.78 and 700.68 is: 1,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.16 : 1,872.78 = 700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.16/1,872.78 = 700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.16x = 1,872.78 × 700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.16x = 1,312,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,219.49/1,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.64

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