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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019, 1,528.50 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019, 1,528.50 and 249.50 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019 : 1,528.50 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019/1,528.50 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019x = 1,528.50 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019x = 381,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,360.75/1,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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