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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.92, 1,872.96 and 904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.92, 1,872.96 and 904.60 is: 1,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.92 : 1,872.96 = 904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.92/1,872.96 = 904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.92x = 1,872.96 × 904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.92x = 1,694,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,279.62/1,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.43

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