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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.19, 1,877.01 and 702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.19, 1,877.01 and 702.72 is: 1,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.19 : 1,877.01 = 702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.19/1,877.01 = 702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.19x = 1,877.01 × 702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.19x = 1,319,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,012.47/1,250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.05

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