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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.38, 1,875.93 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.38, 1,875.93 and 601.12 is: 901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.38 : 1,875.93 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.38/1,875.93 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.38x = 1,875.93 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.38x = 1,127,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,659.04/1,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.85

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