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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.67, 1,875.98 and 326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.67, 1,875.98 and 326.21 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.67 : 1,875.98 = 326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.67/1,875.98 = 326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.67x = 1,875.98 × 326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.67x = 611,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,963.59/1,250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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