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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.64, 1,875.96 and 428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.64, 1,875.96 and 428.94 is: 643.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.64 : 1,875.96 = 428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.64/1,875.96 = 428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.64x = 1,875.96 × 428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.64x = 804,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,674.28/1,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.41

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