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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.54, 1,873.36 and 816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.54, 1,873.36 and 816.38 is: 1,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.54 : 1,873.36 = 816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.54/1,873.36 = 816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.54x = 1,873.36 × 816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.54x = 1,529,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,373.64/1,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.97

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