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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.03, 1,873.55 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.03, 1,873.55 and 383.34 is: 575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.03 : 1,873.55 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.03/1,873.55 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.03x = 1,873.55 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.03x = 718,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,212.48/1,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.02

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