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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.22, 1,871.97 and 1,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.22, 1,871.97 and 1,018.16 is: 1,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.22 : 1,871.97 = 1,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.22/1,871.97 = 1,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.22x = 1,871.97 × 1,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.22x = 1,905,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,955.62/1,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.50

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