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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.31, 1,874.93 and 665.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.31, 1,874.93 and 665.18 is: 997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.31 : 1,874.93 = 665.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.31/1,874.93 = 665.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.31x = 1,874.93 × 665.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.31x = 1,247,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,153.24/1,250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.48

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