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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.76, 1,876.45 and 626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.76, 1,876.45 and 626.43 is: 939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.76 : 1,876.45 = 626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.76/1,876.45 = 626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.76x = 1,876.45 × 626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.76x = 1,175,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,464.57/1,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.80

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