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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.10, 1,873.16 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.10, 1,873.16 and 415.94 is: 623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.10 : 1,873.16 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.10/1,873.16 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.10x = 1,873.16 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.10x = 779,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,122.17/1,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.75

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