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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.12, 1,528.65 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.12, 1,528.65 and 249.62 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.12 : 1,528.65 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.12/1,528.65 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.12x = 1,528.65 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.12x = 381,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,573.97/1,019.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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