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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.84, 1,874.67 and 634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.84, 1,874.67 and 634.70 is: 951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.84 : 1,874.67 = 634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.84/1,874.67 = 634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.84x = 1,874.67 × 634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.84x = 1,189,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,843.68/1,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.24

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