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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.44, 1,876.83 and 601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.44, 1,876.83 and 601.63 is: 903.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.44 : 1,876.83 = 601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.44/1,876.83 = 601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.44x = 1,876.83 × 601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.44x = 1,129,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,157.23/1,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.01

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