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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.32, 1,875.84 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.32, 1,875.84 and 481.36 is: 722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.32 : 1,875.84 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.32/1,875.84 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.32x = 1,875.84 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.32x = 902,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,954.34/1,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.18

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