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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.73, 1,872.45 and 879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.73, 1,872.45 and 879.26 is: 1,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.73 : 1,872.45 = 879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.73/1,872.45 = 879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.73x = 1,872.45 × 879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.73x = 1,646,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,361.02/1,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.32

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