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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.78, 1,874.87 and 428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.78, 1,874.87 and 428.77 is: 642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.78 : 1,874.87 = 428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.78/1,874.87 = 428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.78x = 1,874.87 × 428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.78x = 803,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,882.79/1,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.70

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