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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.19, 1,875.78 and 903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.19, 1,875.78 and 903.96 is: 1,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.19 : 1,875.78 = 903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.19/1,875.78 = 903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.19x = 1,875.78 × 903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.19x = 1,695,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,630.09/1,250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.30

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