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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249, 1,873.78 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249, 1,873.78 and 479.50 is: 719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249 : 1,873.78 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249/1,873.78 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249x = 1,873.78 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249x = 898,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,477.51/1,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.36

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