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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.46, 1,875.63 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.46, 1,875.63 and 762.48 is: 1,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.46 : 1,875.63 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.46/1,875.63 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.46x = 1,875.63 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.46x = 1,430,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,130.36/1,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.68

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