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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.48, 1,875.88 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.48, 1,875.88 and 481.52 is: 722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.48 : 1,875.88 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.48/1,875.88 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.48x = 1,875.88 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.48x = 903,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,273.74/1,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.34

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