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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.66, 1,876.27 and 428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.66, 1,876.27 and 428.93 is: 643.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.66 : 1,876.27 = 428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.66/1,876.27 = 428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.66x = 1,876.27 × 428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.66x = 804,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,778.04/1,250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.49

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