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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.77, 1,875.39 and 428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.77, 1,875.39 and 428.98 is: 643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.77 : 1,875.39 = 428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.77/1,875.39 = 428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.77x = 1,875.39 × 428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.77x = 804,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,504.80/1,250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.21

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