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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.06, 1,528.60 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.06, 1,528.60 and 249.56 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.06 : 1,528.60 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.06/1,528.60 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.06x = 1,528.60 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.06x = 381,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,480.61/1,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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