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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.36, 1,875.93 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.36, 1,875.93 and 428.63 is: 643.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.36 : 1,875.93 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.36/1,875.93 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.36x = 1,875.93 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.36x = 804,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,079.88/1,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.08

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