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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.76, 1,877.64 and 976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.76, 1,877.64 and 976.44 is: 1,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.76 : 1,877.64 = 976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.76/1,877.64 = 976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.76x = 1,877.64 × 976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.76x = 1,833,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,402.80/1,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.83

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