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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.45, 1,876.93 and 731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.45, 1,876.93 and 731.44 is: 1,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.45 : 1,876.93 = 731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.45/1,876.93 = 731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.45x = 1,876.93 × 731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.45x = 1,372,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,855.16/1,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.89

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