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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.21, 1,874.28 and 787.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.21, 1,874.28 and 787.86 is: 1,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.21 : 1,874.28 = 787.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.21/1,874.28 = 787.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.21x = 1,874.28 × 787.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.21x = 1,476,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,673.20/1,250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.14

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