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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.44, 1,529.17 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.44, 1,529.17 and 249.94 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.44 : 1,529.17 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.44/1,529.17 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.44x = 1,529.17 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.44x = 382,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,196.30/1,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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