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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.70, 1,874.96 and 601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.70, 1,874.96 and 601.89 is: 902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.70 : 1,874.96 = 601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.70/1,874.96 = 601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.70x = 1,874.96 × 601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.70x = 1,128,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,519.67/1,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.31

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