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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.26, 1,876.12 and 633.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.26, 1,876.12 and 633.94 is: 951.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.26 : 1,876.12 = 633.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.26/1,876.12 = 633.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.26x = 1,876.12 × 633.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.26x = 1,189,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,347.51/1,250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.28

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