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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.42, 1,874.53 and 480.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.42, 1,874.53 and 480.38 is: 720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.42 : 1,874.53 = 480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.42/1,874.53 = 480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.42x = 1,874.53 × 480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.42x = 900,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,486.72/1,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.15

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