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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.72, 1,875.96 and 429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.72, 1,875.96 and 429.08 is: 643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.72 : 1,875.96 = 429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.72/1,875.96 = 429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.72x = 1,875.96 × 429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.72x = 804,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,933.30/1,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.57

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