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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.51, 1,874.84 and 428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.51, 1,874.84 and 428.56 is: 642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.51 : 1,874.84 = 428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.51/1,874.84 = 428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.51x = 1,874.84 × 428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.51x = 803,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,474.60/1,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.52

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