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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.39, 1,874.29 and 428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.39, 1,874.29 and 428.44 is: 642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.39 : 1,874.29 = 428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.39/1,874.29 = 428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.39x = 1,874.29 × 428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.39x = 803,019.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,019.37/1,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.22

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