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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.48, 1,874.04 and 599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.48, 1,874.04 and 599.92 is: 899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.48 : 1,874.04 = 599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.48/1,874.04 = 599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.48x = 1,874.04 × 599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.48x = 1,124,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,274.08/1,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.07

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