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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.41, 1,873.93 and 693.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.41, 1,873.93 and 693.81 is: 1,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.41 : 1,873.93 = 693.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.41/1,873.93 = 693.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.41x = 1,873.93 × 693.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.41x = 1,300,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,151.37/1,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.78

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