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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.64, 1,871.33 and 1,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.64, 1,871.33 and 1,003.10 is: 1,500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.64 : 1,871.33 = 1,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.64/1,871.33 = 1,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.64x = 1,871.33 × 1,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.64x = 1,877,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,116.75/1,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.92

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