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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.60, 1,874.70 and 972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.60, 1,874.70 and 972.80 is: 1,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.60 : 1,874.70 = 972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.60/1,874.70 = 972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.60x = 1,874.70 × 972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.60x = 1,823,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,708.16/1,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.27

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