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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.95, 1,874.08 and 1,046.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.95, 1,874.08 and 1,046.83 is: 1,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.95 : 1,874.08 = 1,046.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.95/1,874.08 = 1,046.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.95x = 1,874.08 × 1,046.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.95x = 1,961,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,843.17/1,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.28

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