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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.94, 1,876.02 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.94, 1,876.02 and 429.06 is: 643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.94 : 1,876.02 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.94/1,876.02 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.94x = 1,876.02 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.94x = 804,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,925.14/1,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.46

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