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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.45, 1,874.24 and 782.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.45, 1,874.24 and 782.13 is: 1,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.45 : 1,874.24 = 782.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.45/1,874.24 = 782.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.45x = 1,874.24 × 782.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.45x = 1,465,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,897.38/1,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.30

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