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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.56, 1,874.58 and 927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.56, 1,874.58 and 927.37 is: 1,390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.56 : 1,874.58 = 927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.56/1,874.58 = 927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.56x = 1,874.58 × 927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.56x = 1,738,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,429.25/1,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.12

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