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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.20, 1,873.80 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.20, 1,873.80 and 555.40 is: 832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.20 : 1,873.80 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.20/1,873.80 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.20x = 1,873.80 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.20x = 1,040,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,708.52/1,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.43

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