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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.09, 1,528.64 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.09, 1,528.64 and 249.59 is: 374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.09 : 1,528.64 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.09/1,528.64 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.09x = 1,528.64 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.09x = 381,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,533.26/1,019.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.39

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