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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.69, 1,875.87 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.69, 1,875.87 and 326.16 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.69 : 1,875.87 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.69/1,875.87 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.69x = 1,875.87 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.69x = 611,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,833.76/1,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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