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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.44, 1,875.66 and 703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.44, 1,875.66 and 703.15 is: 1,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.44 : 1,875.66 = 703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.44/1,875.66 = 703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.44x = 1,875.66 × 703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.44x = 1,318,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,870.33/1,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.73

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