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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.33, 1,874.61 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.33, 1,874.61 and 556.61 is: 834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.33 : 1,874.61 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.33/1,874.61 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.33x = 1,874.61 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.33x = 1,043,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,417.30/1,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.52

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