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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.66, 1,875.92 and 634.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.66, 1,875.92 and 634.35 is: 951.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.66 : 1,875.92 = 634.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.66/1,875.92 = 634.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.66x = 1,875.92 × 634.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.66x = 1,189,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,979.96/1,250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.48

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