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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.69, 1,874.67 and 941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.69, 1,874.67 and 941.55 is: 1,411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.69 : 1,874.67 = 941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.69/1,874.67 = 941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.69x = 1,874.67 × 941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.69x = 1,765,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,092.90/1,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.29

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