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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.16, 1,873.62 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.16, 1,873.62 and 383.48 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.16 : 1,873.62 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.16/1,873.62 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.16x = 1,873.62 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.16x = 718,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,495.80/1,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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