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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.43, 1,874.70 and 977.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.43, 1,874.70 and 977.10 is: 1,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.43 : 1,874.70 = 977.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.43/1,874.70 = 977.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.43x = 1,874.70 × 977.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.43x = 1,831,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,769.37/1,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.91

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