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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.62, 1,876.02 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.62, 1,876.02 and 481.12 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.62 : 1,876.02 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.62/1,876.02 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.62x = 1,876.02 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.62x = 902,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,590.74/1,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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