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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.40, 1,876.02 and 601.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.40, 1,876.02 and 601.19 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.40 : 1,876.02 = 601.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.40/1,876.02 = 601.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.40x = 1,876.02 × 601.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.40x = 1,127,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,844.46/1,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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