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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.84, 1,876.37 and 633.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.84, 1,876.37 and 633.83 is: 950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.84 : 1,876.37 = 633.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.84/1,876.37 = 633.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.84x = 1,876.37 × 633.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.84x = 1,189,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,287.05/1,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.79

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