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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.63, 1,875.73 and 459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.63, 1,875.73 and 459.81 is: 689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.63 : 1,875.73 = 459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.63/1,875.73 = 459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.63x = 1,875.73 × 459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.63x = 862,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,479.41/1,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.64

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