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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.33, 1,529 and 249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.33, 1,529 and 249.83 is: 374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.33 : 1,529 = 249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.33/1,529 = 249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.33x = 1,529 × 249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.33x = 381,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,990.07/1,019.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.75

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