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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.92, 1,876.45 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.92, 1,876.45 and 326.51 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.92 : 1,876.45 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.92/1,876.45 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.92x = 1,876.45 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.92x = 612,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,669.49/1,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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